Murano Glass Toucan - Multicolor

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 DP_AITCN_1
Surprise yourself with a gorgeous splash of colors and whimsical design of this cute Murano Glass Toucan. A fine gift for any occasion that will light up the mood in any room of a house or an office, this exotic bird comes in a multitude of random colors based on the fantasy and inspiration of Murano Glass artisans whose families have been practicing the craft for generations. Fine workmanship is evident in the details of this sculpture, and the artisan's love of Venice and Murano can really be felt when you look at the way the master used Murano's original glass-making techniques to channel Venice's sophistication and opulence. Enjoy this lovely toucan and the images of colorful and radiant Venice that it evokes.

• Measurements: The bird sculpture measures approximately 7 inches in width and 4 inches in height.
• This is an authentic Murano Glass sculpture handcrafted in a family glassmaking workshop on Murano island in Venice. It comes with the sticker of the Murano Glass consortium and the certificate of authenticity.
• Each sculpture features a completely unique combination of colors which varies every time based on the master's fantasy. To see some of the possible color patterns please review each of the featured photos. The bird you will receive may have a similar or different color combination. This is not a defect but a feature of the ancient glassmaking technique used to create this sculpture.

Murano Glass Millefiori, also known as a thousand flowers, is a glass-making technique invented in ancient Egypt, perfected in ancient Rome, then forgotten and reinvented again on Murano island. Dipping a blob of hot malleable glass into pre-cut pieces of Millefiori made from a special millefiori cane, the master creates a design of a thousand flowers on the surface of the glass and then heats the glass again to fully bind the millefiori pieces to the surface. Often 24K gold foil is wrapped around the object and fused into it to create unique sparkly appearance with Millefiori design. The master then sits on the bench and works the hot glass to create the desired shape and design, repeatedly reheating the glass. This is how Murano Glass Millefiori figurines, sculptures, vases, bowls, and many other artistic objects are created by hand in Murano Glass factories.