MURANO Dino Martens Vintage Art Glass BIRD Mezza Filigrana Aureliano Toso 1950

A beautiful glass bird with white & black colored internal stripes by master artist, DINO MARTENS and blown in the glass style of Mezza Filigrana for Aureliano Toso. Circa 1950’s. Depending upon the light levels, the stripes appear to be dark. The stripes seem to float inside the bird’s clear glass body. The Murano Filigrana technique uses glass rods, which are prepared beforehand, then heated in the furnace until they melt and carefully applied to a cylinder of clear glass. The glass is then blown as usual, adding the black beak and eyes later.   I can't describe the experience of looking at this exquisite piece of art. Depending upon the light levels, the stripes appear to be dark. The stripes seem to float inside the bird’s clear glass body. The Murano Filigrana technique uses glass rods, which are prepared beforehand, then heated in the furnace until they melt and carefully applied to a cylinder of clear glass. The glass is then blown as usual, adding the black beak and eyes.   Measures Approximately 4.5" Top of the bird's head and Approximately 8.5" length from the tip of the beak tength from the tip of the beak to the end of the tail. Approximately 9" Circumference. Smooth Pontil   Excellent Condition no chips, cracks, or scratches. Pre-owned Thank you and Happy Shopping!