MURANO ART LARGE HEAVY GLASS 5 TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM SCULPTURE FROM ITALY 5.5X5

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MURANO ART LARGE HEAVY GLASS 5 TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM SCULPTURE FROM ITALY 5.5X5:
$99.99

A MAGNIFICENT PIECE !!!

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ITALIANMURANO ART GLASS SCULPTURE

A LARGE HEAVY FISH AQUARIUM / BLOCK / PAPEWEIGHT

UNLIKE MANY OTHER AQUARIUM STYLES, THIS ONE FEATURESUNIQUE SCALLOPED EDGES, ADDING TO ITS BEAUTY.LOVELY SPRIGS OF SEA WEED SPROUT UP FROM THE BOTTOM ANDFIVE GORGEOUSBRIGHLY COLORED FISH SWIM AROUND.

CONDITION: PRE-OWNED BUT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.I DID NOT SEE ANY CRACKS, CHIPS, OR SCRATCHES. THE LABEL ON THE BOTTOM APPEARS TO HAVE GOTTEN WET AT SOME POINT, PROBABLY FROM CLEANING.

APPROX. MEASUREMENTS:

BASE: 3.25 X 2.25
BELLY: 5\" X 5.5H

WEIGHT WITHOUT SHIPPING BOX / PROTECTIVE PACKING: 3 LBS., 13.6 OZ.

About Murano Glass & Technique

Murano glassis made on theVenetianislandofMurano, which has specialized in fancy glasswares for centuries. Murano’s glassmakers led Europe for centuries, developing or refining many technologies including crystallineglass,enamelledglass (smalto), golden glass (goldstone), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo), and imitation gemstones made of glass. Today, the artisans of Murano are still employing these centuries-old techniques, crafting everything from contemporaryart glassand glassfigurinesto Murano glasschandeliersandwine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs.

In this aquarium the multicolored fishes are made separately. In a second time the glass master melts them, under heat, under different layers of crystal. A long period of practice is necessary to learn and master the proper procedures, times and heat temperatures to obtain an artwork of such great quality and detail. Hand-made in Murano using the ancient Muranese glass techniques make each piece different from the other, a one of a kind.. Any small difference in measurements and colors are to be considered as evidence of this craftmanship, and especially an evidence of uniqueness of each piece. Murano glassaquarium takes inspiration from the sea. Crystal clear water, colorful tropical fishes, and tiny air bubbles create the illusion of a living aquarium without its costly maintenance. The unique features of this refined artwork make it suitable for every room of your home, and adapt to every furniture style.