Figurine - Murano glass

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Murano glass figurine from Italy, 18 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weighing 562 g, dated 1980–1990, depicting a Mexican character with a sombrero, in very good condition, used rarely with slight signs of wear and aging.

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This sculpture is a Murano glass figurine, commonly identified as a representation of a Mexican character with a sombrero.
Characteristics and Provenance
Artist/Producer: These pieces are often attributed to glass masters such as Renato Anatra, Archimede Seguso, or produced by glassworks like Oball and Formia.
Technique: Many of these specimens use the submerged glass technique, characterized by layers of color (such as amethyst or pink visible in the image) enclosed in transparent glass.
Design: The figure wears a black conical hat (typical of "Chinoiserie" depictions) or a wide sombrero

This sculpture is a Murano glass figurine, commonly identified as a representation of a Mexican character with a sombrero.
Characteristics and Provenance
Artist/Producer: These pieces are often attributed to glass masters such as Renato Anatra, Archimede Seguso, or produced by glassworks like Oball and Formia.
Technique: Many of these specimens use the submerged glass technique, characterized by layers of color (such as amethyst or pink visible in the image) enclosed in transparent glass.
Design: The figure wears a black conical hat (typical of "Chinoiserie" depictions) or a wide sombrero

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
562 g
Glass type
Murano glass
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Depiction/theme
messicano
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Private

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