NEW! Murano SEGUSO Black Owl handblown glass paperweight very unique

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SEGUSO - Murano handblown glass paperweight Black Owl with certificate of authenticity Black glows in the depths of a crystalline owl. Perched silently on the desktop, the owl is a symbol of wisdom. Smooth glass contours form wide eyes and peaked, ear-like tufts. This extraordinary paperweight showcases the skills of Seguso Family artisans. They craft the piece by hand using blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique. Height 10cm / 4in Width 5cm / 2in Seguso Family The artistry of the Seguso Fam ily has been featured in Depth Magazine. Present since 1300 in the census books of Murano, Italy, today the prestigious Seguso glass-crafting family has a Brazilian branch. In 1954, Mario Seguso was invited to execute special commemorative pieces for the 400th anniversary of the city of São Paulo. Enchanted by Brazil, he decided to settle there and, in this way, to continue the family line in this Country. His intention was to produce serious, artistic work of the highest level, and become known throughout Brazil and in other countries. After years of supervising the production of artisan crystal, he assured its continuity through his sons Michel and Adriano, who carry on the Seguso Family tradition. Since read more

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