murrina

Object NameMurrine Sample

Makerprobably Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985)

Manufacturerprobably Venini Glassworks

Made FromGlass

Date1950-1980

TechniqueHot-worked, cut, polished

SizeOverall H: 0.3 cm, Diam (max): 2 cm

Accession NumberL.142.3.2013-9

Credit LineLent by The Steinberg Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Place Made

Italy, Venice, Murano

Physical DescriptionMurrine Sample. Red, blue, and white glass; hot-worked, cut, polished. Circular disk made three bands of smaller murrina fused together with one murrine in center showing a red floral or star element.

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