Avventurina Core Ribbon
Murano / Venetian Glassmakers · Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1950s–1980s)
Identification summary
A large 53 mm Murano art glass orb featuring clear glass casing an interior twisted ribbon of deep amethyst/black and sparkling metallic aventurine.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Murano / Venetian Glassmakers
- Era
- Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1950s–1980s)
- Pattern
- Encapsulated Ribbon Swirl
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Boulder / Paperweight (50mm+)
- Material
- Glass
Why this candidate
The distinct metallic glitter within the striped core is characteristic of Venetian avventurina glass work encased in high-clarity crystal at paperweight/display scale (53 mm).