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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.
More information
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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