Murano / Venetian glass

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $500–5k (accessible antique & fine living craft)

Venetian glass (Italian: vetro veneziano) is glassware made in Venice, typically on the island of Murano near the city. Traditionally it is made with a soda–lime "metal" and is typically elaborately decorated, with various "hot" glass-forming techniques, as well as gilding, enamel, or engraving. Production has been concentrated on the Venetian island of Murano since the 13th century. Wikipedia →

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