Murano Glass Green Chili Pepper Figurine

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 MB_PPRN_G
With its radiant green color and beautiful form, this finely crafted Murano Glass Chili Pepper known in Italy as Pepperoncino looks like it has come straight off a vegetable stall in a traditional market in the south of Italy. With its artistic design and lifelike details, this figurine embodies the best features of authentic Murano Glass. Display this fine chili pepper on a shelf in your house, hang it on a Christmas tree during the Holiday season, or give it as a very special gift to your Italy-loving friends and relatives. This green hot chili pepper symbolizes the rich colors and flavors of Italy and is instantly associated with small roadside stands selling bunches of these peppers all over southern Italy. This lovely Venetian green chili pepper was handcrafted under a small flame by a family of Murano Glass artisans in their traditional workshop using techniques developed centuries ago and passed from father to son ever since.

• Measurements: This Murano Glass Chili Pepper figurine is approximately 5 inches long and 1 inch wide in its widest spot.
• The green chili pepper is an authentic Murano Glass sculpture made according to the ancient technique and traditions of Murano Glass craftsmanship.
• Each Murano Glass figurine comes with a certificate of authenticity in Italian and English.
• Because each sculpture is a unique work of art made by hand, some variations of sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns are possible. These do not constitute a defect but rather prove that this is an original one-of-a-kind artisan creation.

Lampworking is one of the most recognized Murano Glass techniques, which is used by Venetian master artisans to create a variety of Murano glassware such as sculptures, figurines, jewelry and more under a small flame by manipulating special Murano Glass canes and working with basic instruments to achieve elaborate and artistic designs limited only by the artisan's imagination. Making each figurine one at a time, finely crafting every detail, the Venetian masters demonstrate impressive skill and artistic talent, the signature features of authentic Murano Glass.