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 Salviati
A miniature Murano glass dimpled vase with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, and pink & yellow ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A small Murano glass vase or tumbler with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, and blue & yellow ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A copper aventurine Murano glass finger bowl and plate set, with white "zanfirico" lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and green twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and purple ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and blue & pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and blue ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink & orange twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white and yellow zanfirico lattice filigree and pink & orange twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, pink & orange and blue & white ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, and yellow & white zanfirico lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and green twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, yellow & white zanfirico lattice filigree, and pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, and white zanfirico lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
Reference Books
ITALIAN GLASS: Century 20
Murano Glass Themes and Variations (1910-1970)
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