Drinking set - Murano glass - Set of six glasses

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Fiammetta Fulchiati
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A set of six hand-blown Murano Avventurina glasses in red, made in Italy, dating from 1990–2000, in as-new condition.

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These splendid Avventurina goblets and glasses in blown glass are entirely handmade by Italian master glassmakers. Each piece is unique, the result of skilled artisanal craftsmanship according to the ancient tradition of artistic glass.

Made from colored glass and embellished with grains of Avventurina glass, these glasses stand out for their extraordinary brilliance and elegance. Avventurina glass is a refined technique born in Venice, on the island of Murano, around 1620. It is a translucent crystalline paste, inside which tiny specks or crystals of copper and metallic oxides are suspended, capable of creating luminous reflections similar to those of aventurine quartz.
The name “Avventurina” derives precisely from the difficulty of its realization: even the most expert glassworkers faced a real adventure to obtain this unique effect, hence the origin of the term.

These splendid Avventurina goblets and glasses in blown glass are entirely handmade by Italian master glassmakers. Each piece is unique, the result of skilled artisanal craftsmanship according to the ancient tradition of artistic glass.

Made from colored glass and embellished with grains of Avventurina glass, these glasses stand out for their extraordinary brilliance and elegance. Avventurina glass is a refined technique born in Venice, on the island of Murano, around 1620. It is a translucent crystalline paste, inside which tiny specks or crystals of copper and metallic oxides are suspended, capable of creating luminous reflections similar to those of aventurine quartz.
The name “Avventurina” derives precisely from the difficulty of its realization: even the most expert glassworkers faced a real adventure to obtain this unique effect, hence the origin of the term.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Title additional information
Set of six glasses
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Colour
Red
Condition
As new - unused
Height
10.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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Objects sold
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