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Murano Millefiori Glass Duck (1940s)
Timeless Venetian artistry, crafted by hand in the heart of Murano.
Bring a piece of Italian glassmaking history into your home with this exquisite Murano Millefiori Glass Duck with shimmering gold aventurine, dating back to the 1940s.
Each curve and color speaks of the age-old traditions passed down through generations of master glassmakers on the island of Murano, just outside Venice.
Product Details
Period: 1940s
Origin: Italy
Material: Multi-tone Murano glass in Millefiori pattern
Height: 6,5cm
Length: 12cm
Width: 7cm
Condition: Excellent, with natural signs of age
Historical Context: Murano in the 1940s
The 1940s were a transitional period in Murano glassmaking. Despite WWII, Murano artisans continued producing high-quality decorative objects — often smaller animals, birds, and bowls — that blended traditional Venetian techniques with evolving modern aesthetics.
Export Boom: These pieces were often created for export, especially to the U.S. and Northern Europe.
Artistic Expression: Each item was handmade, with no two exactly alike, meant as decorative art rather than utilitarian glassware.
Features
Authentic Murano Glass, handcrafted in Italy
Millefiori design: “a thousand flowers” pattern in vibrant reds, blues, greens, and golds
Aventurine sparkle: subtle metallic flecks of real gold embedded in the glass
One-of-a-kind artistry — no two ducks are ever the same
Estimated origin: circa 1940s, rare mid-century collector’s item
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