Details
Large Vintage Maestri Vetrai Azzurra Murano Tortoise hand blown Vase
The vase features a beautiful tortoise shell pattern in shades of brown and amber.
Dimensions: large: 38 cm tall, top 13 cm diameter, base 9 cm diameter, 58 cm widest circumference.
Please Note
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Brand & Designer
Murano
Color
Brown
Style
Italian
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
13.0W x 13.0D x 38.0H
Design Story
Its history began in the late 13th century, when glassmakers from Venice were moved to the island of Murano. Officially, the relocation was meant to reduce fire risks from the furnaces, but it also helped protect the secrets of Venetian glassmaking, which quickly became some of Europe’s most valuable artistic techniques.
Over the centuries, Murano artisans developed methods that transformed glass into something almost sculptural. Techniques like filigree, latticino, sommerso, and gold leaf detailing gave Murano pieces their unmistakable richness and depth. Every object was shaped by hand, making no two pieces exactly alike.
Murano glass reached its peak during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, when it was collected by royal families and wealthy European households. Yet despite centuries of changing tastes, the essence of Murano craftsmanship remained remarkably consistent: patience, precision, and mastery of fire.
Today, Murano glass continues to occupy a unique place between decorative art and collectible design. Whether in the form of dramatic chandeliers, delicate vases, or contemporary sculptures, each piece carries the legacy of an artisan tradition that has survived for more than 700 years.
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