Murano Hand-blown Art Glass Pedestal Basket w/Zanfirico Canes & Latticino Ribbon

Description

This is a gorgeous hand-blown Italian art glass basket that was made on the island of Murano.  It stands approximately 9 ½” in height (including handle), 6 ¼” in length and 5 ½” in width (including handle decoration).  This pretty footed pedestal basket features a clear spiral handle, clear hobnail decoration on either side of the handle and alternating multi-colored stretched and twisted canework (Zanfirico technique) and lacy white latticino ribbons.  A green and gold label is attached to the base identifying this as a piece of “Genuine Venetian Glass – Made in Murano Italy”.  This is a very delicate piece of glass that is in very good condition with the exception of some manufacturing flaws, a possible tiny nick on one of the hobnails, a few minor scuffs/scratches, some roughness near the pontil area around the label and a flaw along the rim of the basket (shown in last photo).  *This last flaw is a bit of a mystery.  It looks and feels like a tiny shard of rock that appears to be imbedded into the glass.  Despite these imperfections this is a beautiful Murano art glass basket that would make a stunning display piece.  Please excuse the poor photo quality, they do not do justice to this stunning piece.
Note
:  “Zanfirico is a technique invented by glass makers on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy.”  Zanfirico refers to glass canes that are stretched and twisted to form beautiful patterns.