Murano Glass Small Sailboat - Purple

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 MB_BFEN_AMBI
Feel the salty air, imagine the far-away lands, and get immersed in the ever-changing beauty of the sea when you look at this exquisite handcrafted Murano Glass sailboat figurine. The graceful boat proudly displays its stunning mail sail in tender purple and white pattern showcasing the exceptional skill, imagination, and passion of Murano Glass artisans. Using only basic tools and a small flame the island's masters from a traditional family workshop managed to create a sense of wind blowing into the sails and bring a vision of ocean adventures to life in this fine glass sculpture. So exquisite and beautiful, this small Murano sailboat symbolizes the unique city of Venice, its fragility and elegance carrying it gracefully through the ages. This Murano glass boat figurine makes a great addition to any home or office. It also makes a great little gift that will impress any Venice fan, sea-lover, fisherman, or romantic at heart.

• Measurements: This glass sailboat sculpture measures about 4-1/2 inches in height and 4 inches in width. It is very well packaged to avoid breakage in transit.
• Authenticity: The sailboat is made by hand on Murano island in Venice, Italy. It features the "Murano" stamp in the glass on the bottom and comes with the certificate of authenticity.
• As this Murano Glass Boat is a unique piece of art made by hand, some variations of colors, patterns and sizes as well as random bubbles inside glass are possible and serve as an added assurance of the authenticity of this item.

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.