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What are the characteristics of Murano glass?

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What are the characteristics of Murano glass?
Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Large Swordfish Sculpture in Blue and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swordfish Sculpture in Blue and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 27 cm x H 44 cm x D 27 cm ( L 10.6" x H 17.3" x D 10.6") We re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Original Vintage Pink Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture, Handmade in Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Pelican Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 34 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 13.3" x D 1.33") We recently came across the untou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Duck Sculpture in White Fenicio Murano glass with pink details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Elegant Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized duck, handcrafted in Italy using the fenicio technique. This particular piece features a refined combination of milky white opalin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking hand-blown Murano glass pelican in vibrant turquoise, holding a shimmering goldfish in its beak. A whimsical and original 1980s decorative sculpture from Italy. Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
By Formia Murano
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label Good vintage condition: There is a rough/raised area on forehead...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Swan Sculpture in ruby Pink Murano glass original vintage made in Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Beautiful Swan Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock original vintage piece Dimensions: L 19 cm x H 36 cm x D 8 cm ( L 7.4" x H 14.1" x D 3.1") We rec...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

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