La Murrina - Paperweight - Glass
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Murano glass paperweight dating from the 1970s to 1980s, crafted in artistic Murano glass by La Murrina.
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Murano Glass Art Paperweight - Millefiori / Murrine Workmanship - Italy, 70s 80s
Description
Fascinating vintage paperweight in Murano artistic glass, entirely handmade according to the ancient Venetian glassmaking tradition.
The piece features a rich concentric motif composed of millefiori "murrine", characterized by vivid color contrast in cobalt blue, red, and white with star-point tips. The transparent glass hemisphere serves as a natural magnifying lens, highlighting the geometric precision and depth of the individual glass canes inside.
At the base there is a paper label, a fundamental element that attests to its geographical origin and authenticity.
Material: Murano artistic glass
Technique: Millefiori / Murrine encapsulated in transparent submerged glass
Era: circa 70s/80s
Origin: Murano, Venice, Italy
Murano Glass Art Paperweight - Millefiori / Murrine Workmanship - Italy, 70s 80s
Description
Fascinating vintage paperweight in Murano artistic glass, entirely handmade according to the ancient Venetian glassmaking tradition.
The piece features a rich concentric motif composed of millefiori "murrine", characterized by vivid color contrast in cobalt blue, red, and white with star-point tips. The transparent glass hemisphere serves as a natural magnifying lens, highlighting the geometric precision and depth of the individual glass canes inside.
At the base there is a paper label, a fundamental element that attests to its geographical origin and authenticity.
Material: Murano artistic glass
Technique: Millefiori / Murrine encapsulated in transparent submerged glass
Era: circa 70s/80s
Origin: Murano, Venice, Italy
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
La Murrina
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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