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A Venetian engraved latticino plate

Unknown artist, 1575

This plate illustrates the three main decorative techniques used in Venetian glass at this period - latticino (i.e. milky glass) threads, granular gilding, and diamond-point engraving. The plate is decorated with winged satyrs holding cornucopia, swags with eagles and lion masks.

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Title of artwork, date

A Venetian engraved latticino plate, 1575

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Glass

Dimensions

Diameter: 26.5 cm

Grant

4066

Total cost

16265

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