Murano Zanfirico Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Zanfirico is a technique invented by glass makers on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. Zanfirico glass consists of fine filigree canes which have been stretched and twisted to form beautiful lattice patterns. The name Zanfirico derives from the surname of a 19th century Italian art dealer, Antonio Sanquirico, however the Zanfirico technique has been used as far back as the 16th century, when it was originally known as 'Filigrana a Retortoli'. Many Murano glass manufacturers use Zanfirico canes in their glassware production, including Venini, Aureliano Toso, Fratelli Toso, and AVeM.
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Zanfirico Glass by Salviati
A miniature Murano glass dimpled vase with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, and pink & yellow ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A small Murano glass vase or tumbler with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, and blue & yellow ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A copper aventurine Murano glass finger bowl and plate set, with white "zanfirico" lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and green twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and purple ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and blue & pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and blue ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink & orange twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white and yellow zanfirico lattice filigree and pink & orange twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and pink twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass plate with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, pink & orange and blue & white ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, and yellow & white zanfirico lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree and green twisted ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, yellow & white zanfirico lattice filigree, and pink ribbons. Made by Salviati.
A Murano glass finger bowl with copper aventurine, and white zanfirico lattice filigree. Made by Salviati.
Zanfirico Glass by Fratelli Toso
A large clear glass bowl filled with Zanfirico lattice filigree, twisted ribbon canes, and copper aventurine. Made by Fratelli Toso.
Zanfirico Glass by Archimede Seguso
A red, black, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Shown in the book Archimede Seguso, Mid-mod Glass From Murano by Leslie Pina, pages 85-88.
A blue, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Also shown in the book Murano Glass 1910-1970: Theme and Variations by Marc Heiremans, page 94.
A red, brown, white and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
A red, yellow, black and clear Murano glass zanfirico ashtray bowl. Made by Archimede Seguso, part of their "canne trasversale" range.
Zanfirico Glass by AVEM
A multicoloured glass vase with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and copper aventurine. Made by AVEM, pattern number 11897.
A multicoloured glass bowl with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and copper aventurine. Made by AVEM, pattern number 11891.
A green and white glass bowl with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and copper aventurine. Made by AVEM, pattern number 11891.
A pink and white glass bowl with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and copper aventurine. Made by AVEM, pattern number 11891.
A blue and white glass bowl with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and gold leaf. Made by AVEM, pattern number 11892.
A labelled example can be seen here.
A blue, green and white glass cornucopia shell shaped vase with zanfirico filigree, twisted ribbons and gold leaf. Possibly made by AVEM.
A similar example, apparently labelled, can be seen here.
Zanfirico Glass by Venini
A green and yellow Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Made by Venini, designed by Fulvio Bianconi, in collaboration with Paolo Venini, in 1948. Marked to base "Venini, Murano, Italia".
A white and purple Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Made by Venini, designed by Fulvio Bianconi, in collaboration with Paolo Venini, in 1948. Marked to base "Venini, Murano".
A white Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Made by Venini, designed by Fulvio Bianconi, in collaboration with Paolo Venini, in 1948. Marked to base "Venini, Murano, Italia".
A white and yellow Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Made by Venini, designed by Fulvio Bianconi, in collaboration with Paolo Venini, in 1948. Marked to base "Venini, Murano, Italia".
A white and turquoise Murano zanfirico glass bowl. Made by Venini, signed to base "Venini, Italia".
A white and yellow Murano zanfirico glass bowl. Made by Venini, unmarked.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass bowl. Made by Venini, marked to base "Venini, Murano, Italia".
A white and orange Murano zanfirico glass bowl. Made by Venini, marked to base with three line acid stamp.
Zanfirico Glass by Others
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Manufacturer unknown.
A white zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green, blue, pink and yellow Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green, blue and pink Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, turquoise, blue and pink Murano zanfirico glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green, blue, pink and yellow Murano zanfirico glass vase or bowl with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A green, pink, yellow and white Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles and copper aventurine. By L Nason, labelled.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles filled with gold leaf. By L Nason, labelled.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles. Manufacturer unknown.
A blue and yellow Murano zanfirico glass vase with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear prunts filled with gold leaf inclusions. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear rim filled with gold leaf inclusions. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass vase or tumbler. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and purple Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass jug with applied clear handle and copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles and copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green and blue Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles filled with gold leaf inclusions. Manufacturer unknown.
A white Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles and copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green, yellow and blue Murano zanfirico glass vase with applied clear handles and copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, green, black and blue Murano zanfirico glass vase. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass plate / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass plate / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, orange and pink Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and amber Murano zanfirico glass leaf shaped ashtray bowl. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and clear Murano zanfirico glass bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass bowl. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass circular bowl / dish. Label reads "A.Z. Italy, Venice, Murano".
A white and brown Murano zanfirico glass circular bowl. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and clear Murano zanfirico glass circular bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass oval bowl with folded side. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass square bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and pink Murano zanfirico glass square bowl / dish with copper aventurine, and clear base filled with gold leaf. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass square bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white, pink and blue Murano zanfirico glass triangular bowl / dish with copper aventurine. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass triangular bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass triangular bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and blue Murano zanfirico glass triangular bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass triangular bowl / dish. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass circular bowl / dish with gold leaf in the base. Has a Hans Geismar import label, which reads "Lido, HG, Venetian Art Glass".
A white and green Murano zanfirico glass bowl / dish with gold leaf in the base and rim. Manufacturer unknown.
A white and red Murano zanfirico glass male courtier / dancer figurine with gold leaf inclusions. Manufacturer unknown.
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