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Enhance your desk, shelf, or curio cabinet with this enchanting vintage art glass turtle paperweight. Skillfully crafted in the iconic …
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Enhance your desk, shelf, or curio cabinet with this enchanting vintage art glass turtle paperweight. Skillfully crafted in the iconic Murano style, this decorative figurine features a beautifully contoured, amber-tinted clear glass body with sculpted flippers and a raised head. The true centerpiece is its prominent domed shell, which is meticulously embedded with a dense, vibrant yellow and gold millefiori flower cane pattern.
The underside showcases a prominent, polished pontil scar—a hallmark of authentic hand-blown craftsmanship where the piece was finished and separated from the punty rod. Perfect for collectors of whimsical paperweights or vintage studio art glass, this charming sea turtle captures the light beautifully, making it a stellar statement piece for mid-century modern, coastal, or eclectic interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brand
- Murano
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Murano Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. Free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches. Only light, age-appropriate surface shelf wear on the flat, ground-and-polished … moreExcellent vintage condition. Free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches. Only light, age-appropriate surface shelf wear on the flat, ground-and-polished pontil base from display. less
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