Ornamental Millefiori Ball
CultureVenetian
Date17th century
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Paul and Irene Hollister
Object number97.41.1
Not on view
DescriptionOrnamental millefiori ball: random arrangement of millefiori canes and filigree in copper blue, cobalt blue, yellow, green, brick red, and opaque white; high-domed, ovoid shape encased in colorless glass.
Compagnie des Cristalleries des Saint-Louis
ca. 1845-1855
mid-to-late 18th century
