Murano seeded Glass handcrafted using the Massello process w Blue Aventurine

Murano seeded Glass handcrafted elephant sculpture, using the Massello process w Blue Aventurine. Handcrafted with full, not blown glass, processed under heat by modelling a block of glassy mass applied over the blue aventurine, a quarts characterized by its brilliant mica inclusions and other minerals that give its glistening or shimmering effect. Around the aventurine inclusions of air are spiraling around the aventurine. No certificate available. It can be used as a sculpture bookcase piece, or as paperweight. Dimensions: height 7"; width: 5.5"; depth 4"