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Murano "millefiori" Art Glass Paperweight

$140

£105.74

€122.14

CA$197.24

A$211.24

CHF 113.56

MX$2,565.68

NOK 1,434.93

SEK 1,313.78

DKK 912.63

About the Item

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Paperweight unmarked, maker unknown, 1970's "Millefiori is a glasswork technique which produces distinctive decorative patterns on glassware. The term millefiori is a combination of the Italian words "mille" (thousand) and "fiori" (flowers). Apsley Pellatt in his book Curiosities of Glass Making was the first to use the term "millefiori", which appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1849; prior to that, the beads were called mosaic beads. While the use of this technique long precedes the term "millefiori", it is now most frequently associated with Venetian"

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1975
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU843042774432

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