Mid Century Murano Zanfirico Latticino Art Glass Paperweight 3"

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An authentic mid-century Murano art glass paperweight, hand-blown in Italy and retaining its original embossed silver export foil label reading … Read more An authentic mid-century Murano art glass paperweight, hand-blown in Italy and retaining its original embossed silver export foil label reading "An Original Creation – Made in Italy." The paperweight features an elegant arrangement of pink and white zanfirico and latticino ribbons radiating from the center, enhanced with shimmering gold aventurine inclusions that create exceptional depth and brilliance. The carefully balanced dome form and precise ribbon work exemplify the craftsmanship associated with the golden age of post-war Venetian art glass.

The original foil label is an important surviving authentication feature. Labels of this type were applied by exclusive importers rather than the Venetian glasshouse itself and were commonly used between approximately 1954 and 1968. Because these delicate foil labels were frequently removed or lost through handling and cleaning, examples retaining the original label are increasingly sought after by collectors of Murano art glass.

While the exact producing workshop cannot be confirmed from the label alone, the construction and decorative techniques are consistent with paperweights produced by leading Murano makers such as Fratelli Toso and A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) during the mid-20th century.



Measurements: 3" H x 3" W x 3" D

Weight: 1.1 lb

Origin: Murano, Italy

Age: Mid 20th Century (circa 1954–1968) See less