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Murano Multicolor Art Glass Paperweight
unmarked, maker unknown,
1970's
"Millefiori is a glasswork technique which produces distinctive decorative patterns on …
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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"
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- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Good Wear consistent with age and use. less
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