Paperweight c. 19th century

This "Paperweight" is a beautiful example of millefiori glasswork, created by the Clichy Glasshouse in the 19th century. The paperweight features a green background with intricate patterns of colorful flower-like designs. The millefiori technique involves fusing together rods of different colored glass and then slicing the resulting rod to create intricate patterns. This paperweight, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the artistry and skill of the Clichy glassmakers.