Millefiori Stingray Figurine Appraisal

Art Glass Millefiori Stingray Figurine

This item is a hand-blown art glass figurine depicting a stingray or manta ray. The piece is constructed from a vibrant translucent turquoise or teal glass core, encased in a thick layer of clear colorless glass, a technique often associated with Murano-style glasswork. The body is adorned with numerous white and blue millifiori (thousand flowers) murrine canes, which are fused onto the surface to resemble the natural spots or markings of a ray. Two small, applied dark glass elements serve as the eyes at the front of the head. The wings are dramatically swept upward in a dynamic, curved pose, and the tail is expertly pulled back into a graceful taper. The overall craftsmanship suggests a high level of technical skill in lampworking or glass blowing. The item appears to be in excellent contemporary condition with no visible cracks, chips, or significant scuffing on its polished surfaces. While no specific maker's mark is visible in the image, the style is characteristic of late 20th to early 21st-century artisanal glass from regions such as Murano, Italy, or high-quality decorative studios.