Fratelli Toso Murano VTG Opal Pink White Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass
Uniquely beautiful and vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso Italian art glass pig figurine / sculpture piece/ paperweight by Fratelli Toso company. The piece was created in the "Bullicante" or control bubble technique, where bubbles are infused within the glass layers, creating a unique pattern. Opalescent pink & white w/ bubbles. Pig is filled with gold leaf that clings to each of the bubbles. The opal glass fades from a light pink on the face, to white towards the back of the figure, in the "Ombre" style. The pig has pulled ears, legs, no tail. Please see all photos and ask any questions.
No original box or paperwork or stamp found. Elsewhere -- others also have no tail.