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offer in the category: Modern Design -> Italian art glass
Murano millefiori glass paperweight.
Low, rounded paperweight in clear glass with embedded millefiori decoration in multicoloured floral and cane patterns, characteristic of Venetian Murano glasswork.
Origin: Italy.
Material: Glass.
Dimensions: H. 2 cm, D. 8 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Murano, a group of islands near Venice, has been renowned for glassmaking since the Middle Ages. Its artisans developed advanced techniques such as millefiori, where coloured glass canes are fused to create intricate patterns. Murano glass is internationally recognised for its craftsmanship and artistic diversity.
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