{"product_id":"vintage-italian-murano-style-multicolour-art-glass-cat-figurine-545g","title":"Vintage Italian Murano-Style Multicolour Art Glass Cat Figurine 545g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully colourful vintage \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Murano-style art glass cat sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e545g\u003c\/strong\u003e and retaining its original Made in Italy label.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial decorative cat has been formed from thick clear glass, with an extraordinary mixture of vivid coloured glass and shimmering metallic decoration suspended throughout the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is densely packed with pieces of \u003cstrong\u003ered, cobalt blue, green, yellow, orange and white glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a bright mosaic-like appearance. These colourful inclusions rise through the body in flowing streaks, surrounded by clouds of fine \u003cstrong\u003esilver-coloured metallic flecks\u003c\/strong\u003e that sparkle beautifully as the sculpture catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat itself has a wonderfully stylised form, with a clear rounded head, pointed ears, small sculpted facial details and a long \u003cstrong\u003eraised curling tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Clear glass paws form the base, while the multicoloured decoration continues through parts of the body and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original label reads \u003cstrong\u003e“Glass Made According to Technique of Murano – Made in Italy.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis identifies the piece as Italian-made glass produced using techniques associated with Murano glassmaking, rather than attributing it to a particular Murano glasshouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Italian art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurano-style glassmaking technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat sculpture \/ figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. weight: \u003cstrong\u003e545g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticoloured glass decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, blue, green, yellow, orange and white colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-coloured metallic flecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear glass head, tail and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised curling tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Made in Italy \/ Murano-technique label present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial solid glass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive the exact item pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a handmade or hand-finished glass item, small bubbles, inclusions and irregularities within the glass may occur naturally as part of the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome remnants of an old paper label are visible to the underside of the base, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151326457987,"sku":null,"price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/80470.jpg?v=1788976406","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/vintage-italian-murano-style-multicolour-art-glass-cat-figurine-545g","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}