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Brazilian White and Black Hand Blown Glass Paperweight, "Spherical Phoenicia"
Brazil's Seguso Family creates a hypnotic effect with white and black arches in the design of this spherical paperweight. Experts in the legendary art of blown glass, they masterfully craft this paperweight by blowing down steel pipettes while creating the figurine's shape by hand.
The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.
Mario Seguso, the patriarch of the Seguso Family, was born in 1929 in Venice, Italy to one of the oldest and most famous blown glass artisan families on the island of Murano. His ancestors have crafted art glass since 1300. In 1956, Mario created his own workshop in Brazil. He has passed on his knowledge to his sons, grandsons and the artisans working with him. He is proud to have many assistants and to have trained eight glass masters in his workshop.
The Seguso Family provides work for a number of full-time blown glass artisans.
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"A flawless paperweight"
I purchased this paperweight as an anniversary gift for my husband. He loved it. Such great work and an item we will keep forever.
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- This was a gift for: Husband
- Occasion: anniversary
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Exquisite work
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Seguso Family Blown glass art
The Seguso Family has been recognized for the creativity and originality of their work and always are cited in news articles, award ceremonies and retrospective exhibits.
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