New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

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

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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.

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