Vase - Murano glass - Onion jar murrina
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Handmade onion-shaped Murano glass vase with murrine decoration, measuring 10 × 9 × 10 cm, in like-new, unused condition.
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Murano Millefiori Vase – The Art of Venetian Tradition
An authentic expression of Murano glass art, where tradition, craftsmanship, and creativity come together to bring to life a unique work, entirely handmade.
This refined vase arises from one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of Venetian glassmaking: the working of murrine.
The process begins with a task of extraordinary precision. The master glassmaker's assistant patiently arranges the murrine one by one on an iron plate, creating a carefully studied composition.
The master glassmaker then intervenes with the incandescent glass, which is passed over the murrine to collect and embed them into the glass mass. Through the heat of the furnace and a skilled manual craft, the glass takes shape, transforming the initial composition into a vase with harmonious and elegant lines.
Each creation is unique and unrepeatable. The small variations in the arrangement of the murrine, in the shapes and in the details are the most authentic testimony of craftsmanship handed down through generations of master glassmakers.
More than a simple decorative accessory, this vase represents a fragment of Murano's history, a work capable of bringing the charm and value of an ancient Venetian tradition into contemporary environments.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslateMurano Millefiori Vase – The Art of Venetian Tradition
An authentic expression of Murano glass art, where tradition, craftsmanship, and creativity come together to bring to life a unique work, entirely handmade.
This refined vase arises from one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of Venetian glassmaking: the working of murrine.
The process begins with a task of extraordinary precision. The master glassmaker's assistant patiently arranges the murrine one by one on an iron plate, creating a carefully studied composition.
The master glassmaker then intervenes with the incandescent glass, which is passed over the murrine to collect and embed them into the glass mass. Through the heat of the furnace and a skilled manual craft, the glass takes shape, transforming the initial composition into a vase with harmonious and elegant lines.
Each creation is unique and unrepeatable. The small variations in the arrangement of the murrine, in the shapes and in the details are the most authentic testimony of craftsmanship handed down through generations of master glassmakers.
More than a simple decorative accessory, this vase represents a fragment of Murano's history, a work capable of bringing the charm and value of an ancient Venetian tradition into contemporary environments.
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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Era
After 2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Specific region of origin
Murano
Title additional information
Onion jar murrina
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Condition
As new - unused
Height
9 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
2026
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