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Object NamePaperweight

Factory Cristallerie de Clichy

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1845-1855

Techniquemillefiori canes

SizeOverall H: 4.2 cm, Diam: 6.7 cm

Accession Number56.3.148

Credit LineGift of the Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

France, Clichy-la-Garenne

Physical DescriptionPaperweight. Colorless non-lead glass; enclosing polychrome millefiori canes. Domed, circular form; enclosing three concentric rings of colored millefiori canes; the outer ring lying open from two inner rings, consisting of a pink/green "Clichy rose" cane alternating with three blue and white center canes; the second, central rings consisting of pink canes with white/green center; the inner ring consisting of green canes with pink/white center; surrounding a larger wine-red cane; an "upset muslin" ground laid on parallel lengths; concave, polished base.
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