Murano Style Art Glass Millefiori Angel Fish Figurine

This is a vintage hand-blown glass figurine depicting a stylized angel fish, crafted in the Murano millefiori tradition. The piece features a core body dense with vibrant red, white, yellow, and blue murrine (multicolored glass canes) encased in clear glass. A prominent yellow 'fin' stripe is fused into the upper crest. The figurine is characterized by its elongated, sweeping dorsal fin made of clear solid glass pulled into a graceful curve. Additional clear glass applications form the tail and pectoral fin details. The base is flat-polished, allowing the piece to stand upright as a sculpture rather than a hanging ornament. In terms of condition, the glass retains a high gloss with no visible chips, cracks, or flea bites on the delicate fin tips. Small internal bubbles and slightly uneven murrine placement are natural characteristics of the hand-blowing process rather than defects. While there are no visible maker’s marks or signatures, the style, weight, and use of cane glass suggest a Mid-Century Modern production period, likely 1960s-1970s. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the smooth integration of the solid clear glass appendages and the complex internal patterning of the millefiori canes.