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What are the characteristics of Murano glass?
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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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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.
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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")
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
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Murano Glass
Vintage Flamingo sculpture in Murano ruby pink glass, by Formia Murano in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Flamingo sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 14 cm x H 55 cm x D 10 cm ( L 5.5" x H 21.6" x D 3.9")
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
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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
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Swan Sculpture in ruby pink Murano glass, by Formia Venice in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 22 cm x H 35 cm x D 22 cm ( L 8.6" x H 13.7" x D 8.6")
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1970s Modernist Faceted Clear Murano Glass Ashtray by Formia
By Formia Murano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Formia, it's a block of transparent and satin glass in lovely conditions. This Ashtray by Formia is a stunning exa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
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