1960s Murano Glass Objects - Set of 4

Description

A Group of Four Murano Glass Objects, 20th Century. The set of four includes a dolphin, a cat, a duck … more A Group of Four Murano Glass Objects, 20th Century. The set of four includes a dolphin, a cat, a duck and a pocket vase. The dolphin has the Murano glass maker mark (see photo).

The duck and cat are handmade with the technique of warm glass modulation with submerged glass decoration.

The cat and duck are mosaic Murano glass, Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Glass.

Dolphin - 12" H x 7" W x 4" D
Blue Vase - 7.5" H x 7.5" W 6" D
Duck - 4" H x 7" W x 3.75" D
Cat - 4.2" H x 2" W x 1.25" D

Acquired at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. From the The Marilyn Eber Collection, Denver, Colorado.

Murano glass is a specific style of glass that's handmade and often has a quilted or mosaic look. These decorative glass pieces are made by Murano masters, or highly skilled glass artisans in Murano, Italy who use bright colors. All Murano pieces are hand-blown glass or mouth-blown. less