Vase - Murano glass - Murrine vase
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This handmade Murano glass vase is decorated with murrine, measures 10 × 10 × 11 cm and is unused.
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Murano Murrine Vase – The Art of Venetian Tradition
An authentic expression of Murano glass art, where tradition, craftsmanship and creativity meet to bring to life a unique work, entirely handmade.
This refined vase is born from one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of Venetian glassworking: the processing of murrine.
The process begins with an extraordinarily precise effort. The glassmaster's assistant patiently lays the murrine one by one on an iron plate, creating a carefully studied composition.
The glassmaker then intervenes with molten glass, which is passed over the murrine to collect and embed them into the glass mass. Through the heat of the furnace and skilled manual work, 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 artisanal workmanship handed down through generations of glass masters.
More than a simple decorative accessory, this vase represents a fragment of Murano's history, a piece capable of bringing into contemporary environments the charm and value of an ancient Venetian tradition.
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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 Murrine Vase – The Art of Venetian Tradition
An authentic expression of Murano glass art, where tradition, craftsmanship and creativity meet to bring to life a unique work, entirely handmade.
This refined vase is born from one of the oldest and most fascinating techniques of Venetian glassworking: the processing of murrine.
The process begins with an extraordinarily precise effort. The glassmaster's assistant patiently lays the murrine one by one on an iron plate, creating a carefully studied composition.
The glassmaker then intervenes with molten glass, which is passed over the murrine to collect and embed them into the glass mass. Through the heat of the furnace and skilled manual work, 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 artisanal workmanship handed down through generations of glass masters.
More than a simple decorative accessory, this vase represents a fragment of Murano's history, a piece capable of bringing into contemporary environments the charm and value of an ancient Venetian tradition.
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
Murrine vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Condition
As new - unused
Height
11 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
2026
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