Micheluzzi Murano Glass "Riccio" Honey Vase
2020, blown and cold-carved glass, incised signature and dated at bottom.
h. 4-3/4", w. 5", d. 5"
Provenance: Micheluzzi Glass, Murano, Italy; Estate of Thomas B. Lemann, New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Micheluzzi Company was formed in 2019 by sisters Elena and Margherita Micheluzzi whose father Massimo was a leading Venetian glass-blower. The "Riccio" or sea urchin vase offered here is one of the company's most popular designs. It is formed of blown-glass which when cooled is carved to replicate the surface of the sea urchin shell.

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