Paperweight c. 19th century

This 19th-century glass paperweight, created by Compagnie de Saint Louis, features a delicate pansy flower in shades of purple, pink, and green. The intricate detail of the flower, rendered in the millefiori technique, is encased within a clear glass sphere. This small but intricate artwork, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, is a testament to the artistry and skill of glassmakers in the 19th century.