Handmade Murano Glass Picture Frame, Italy, 1990s

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The twisted glass is "sommerso" in red with natural brass trim.
collectable and unique murano glass photo frame handmade in … Read more The twisted glass is "sommerso" in red with natural brass trim.
collectable and unique murano glass photo frame handmade in the land of venice, italy. The twisted handmade glass is red "sommerso" in massive transparent clear, while the metal frame is handcrafted from unlaquered natural brass with its own patina.

the technique used to achieve this rich twisted rope effect is called “rigamenà” and requires a high level of skill on the part of the craftsmen.

inside dimensions: l 9,5 cm x h 14,5 cm ( l 3.7" x h 5.7")
overall dimensions: l 19 cm x h 25 cm ( l 7.4" x h 9.8 ") See less