Vase - Murano glass - Handkerchief vase

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Fiammetta Fulchiati
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Selected by Fiammetta Fulchiati

Over five years' experience with antiques and expertise in Murano glass.

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Handmade Murano glass handkerchief vase decorated with murrine, measuring 11.5 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Vaso Fazzoletto in Murrine di Murano – An ancient Venetian art

A work of art in Murano glass, entirely handmade according to one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of the Venetian glassmaking tradition.

Creating this Fazzoletto vase in authentic Murano murrine requires great mastery, precision and a perfect balance between experience and artistic sensibility.

The process begins with a patient and meticulous gesture: the master glassmaker's assistant places the murrine one by one on an iron plate, composing a mosaic of colors, shapes and designs.

Subsequently, the glassmaker, using molten glass, passes over the composition to gather and incorporate the murrine into the glass mass. Through heat, movement and extraordinary manual skill, the glass is shaped until it assumes the characteristic soft and undulating form of the handkerchief.

Each vase is a unique piece. The slight differences in the arrangement of the murrine and in the undulations of the glass testify to the authenticity of a completely artisanal production.

An object that encloses centuries of history, tradition and Venetian savoir-faire, turning glass into an expression of timeless art.

Authentic Murano glass · Hand made in Murano ·
Certificate of originality

Seller's Story

I was born and raised on the island of Murano, where glass is not simply a material, but a tradition that is lived every day. Since childhood I breathed in the warmth of the furnaces and watched the master glassmakers transform incandescent matter into shapes, colors and light. C growing up in Murano means learning early to recognize the value of true artistic glass: weight, transparency, murrine, the small imperfections that make each piece unique. This knowledge, developed in a family and artisanal setting, today allows me to select only authentic works, handmade on the island according to traditional techniques. Each creation I present – vases, sculptures, decorative objects and lamps – is born from entirely manual work, without industrial molds. Color, shape and texture variations are not defects, but the signature of the artisan who made each single piece. All works come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing their origin and quality. My objective is to offer not mere objects, but authentic fragments of Murano’s history, destined to endure over time and to bring into my clients’ homes the beauty and value of Venetian craftsmanship.
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Vaso Fazzoletto in Murrine di Murano – An ancient Venetian art

A work of art in Murano glass, entirely handmade according to one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of the Venetian glassmaking tradition.

Creating this Fazzoletto vase in authentic Murano murrine requires great mastery, precision and a perfect balance between experience and artistic sensibility.

The process begins with a patient and meticulous gesture: the master glassmaker's assistant places the murrine one by one on an iron plate, composing a mosaic of colors, shapes and designs.

Subsequently, the glassmaker, using molten glass, passes over the composition to gather and incorporate the murrine into the glass mass. Through heat, movement and extraordinary manual skill, the glass is shaped until it assumes the characteristic soft and undulating form of the handkerchief.

Each vase is a unique piece. The slight differences in the arrangement of the murrine and in the undulations of the glass testify to the authenticity of a completely artisanal production.

An object that encloses centuries of history, tradition and Venetian savoir-faire, turning glass into an expression of timeless art.

Authentic Murano glass · Hand made in Murano ·
Certificate of originality

Seller's Story

I was born and raised on the island of Murano, where glass is not simply a material, but a tradition that is lived every day. Since childhood I breathed in the warmth of the furnaces and watched the master glassmakers transform incandescent matter into shapes, colors and light. C growing up in Murano means learning early to recognize the value of true artistic glass: weight, transparency, murrine, the small imperfections that make each piece unique. This knowledge, developed in a family and artisanal setting, today allows me to select only authentic works, handmade on the island according to traditional techniques. Each creation I present – vases, sculptures, decorative objects and lamps – is born from entirely manual work, without industrial molds. Color, shape and texture variations are not defects, but the signature of the artisan who made each single piece. All works come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing their origin and quality. My objective is to offer not mere objects, but authentic fragments of Murano’s history, destined to endure over time and to bring into my clients’ homes the beauty and value of Venetian craftsmanship.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Title additional information
Handkerchief vase
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Condition
As new - unused
Height
11.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
2026
ItalyVerified
1205
Objects sold
100%
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