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Lot 600: Murano Glass Clown Figurine with Zanfirico Decoration
A Murano glass figurine of a clown, hand-formed using polychrome glass with internal cane work decoration. The figure is designed with a clear glass torso and legs containing intricate red and white spiral zanfirico canes. The character features a red top hat, textured yellow glass hair, and a wide green ruffled collar. The face is detailed with opaque white and red glass elements. Three blue glass spheres are applied to the body as buttons. The hands are crafted from opaque white glass, with the left hand holding a red and white striped ball. The figurine is mounted on integrated black glass feet. The piece exhibits characteristic tool marks and texture variations consistent with the hand-working process.
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