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Lampworked Morning Glory
France
Clichy, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 inches)
(702405)

Mottled blue and white lampworked morning glory blossom and bud, formed from lengths of millefiori canes split lengthwise and then shaped; curving dark green stems with two heart-shaped leaves; set on a double swirl white latticinio ground

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked Morning Glory<BR>France<BR>Clichy, circa 1845-55</b><BR>Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 inches)<BR>(702405)<BR><BR>Mottled blue and white lampworked morning glory blossom and bud, formed from lengths of millefiori canes split lengthwise and then shaped; curving dark green stems with two heart-shaped leaves; set on a double swirl white latticinio ground
     
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