This is a splendid vintage Italian Murano glass plate. It is decorated with alternating stripes of yellow and white Zanfirico lattice filigree, and Copper Aventurine.
A type of polychrome cane made by assembling a bundle of rods of different colors and heating it until it is soft. The bundle is then attached to two bridges and stretched. At the same time, the bundle is twisted to produce a spiral pattern. Zanfirico , which is synonymous with twisted vetro, takes its name from the Venetian merchant Antonio Sanquirico, who in the 1830s encouraged the revival in Murano of this and other shops traditional techniques.
The plate is in good condition. Please take a close look at the photos, there are an integral part of the description.
Diameter: 7 1/4" (18,5cm)
Product code: Italian Murano Zanfirico And Aventurine shops Glass Plate