Murano Zanfirico Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Zanfirico is a technique invented by glass makers on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. Zanfirico glass consists of fine filigree canes which have been stretched and twisted to form beautiful lattice patterns. The name Zanfirico derives from the surname of a 19th century Italian art dealer, Antonio Sanquirico, however the Zanfirico technique has been used as far back as the 16th century, when it was originally known as 'Filigrana a Retortoli'. Many Murano glass manufacturers use Zanfirico canes in their glassware production, including Venini, Aureliano Toso, Fratelli Toso, and AVeM.
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Zanfirico Glass by Archimede Seguso
A red, black, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Shown in the book Archimede Seguso, Mid-mod Glass From Murano by Leslie Pina, pages 85-88.
A blue, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Also shown in the book Murano Glass 1910-1970: Theme and Variations by Marc Heiremans, page 94.
A red, brown, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
A red, yellow, black and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Reference Books
ITALIAN GLASS: Century 20
Murano Glass Themes and Variations (1910-1970)
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