Murano Bird-12"

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

• Coloration: The bird is highly multicolored and vibrant.

  • The body and tail appear to be predominantly blue or teal/turquoise.

  • It has a distinct red or cranberry crest on its head, which may suggest a cockatoo or a fanciful tropical bird.

  • There are gold-colored inclusions (possibly 24-karat gold leaf known as Aventurine or gold flecks) throughout the body, adding shimmer and depth.

  • The bird's beak and feet/claws are detailed in black or a contrasting color.

• Form: It is a stylized, standing bird, likely resting on a clear or partially clear glass base (the portion below the feet in the image). The wings and tail are shaped to give a sense of volume and movement.

• Technique: It was likely made using a technique like sommerso (submerged layers of glass) or massello (a solid mass of glass sculpted while hot), with the multi-color effects achieved by mixing colored glass canes and gold leaf/aventurine flakes.