Murano Style Art Glass Clown Figurine

This is a hand-blown art glass figurine depicting a stylized clown, created in the mid-to-late 20th-century Murano tradition. The figure stands approximately 10-12 inches tall and is constructed from multiple layers of colored and clear glass. The head features complex zanfirico-style hair in a reddish-brown hue, a prominent red ball nose, and a wide, expressive white and red mouth. The clown wears a large yellow and blue bow tie and a waistcoat adorned with large green-and-white 'button' millie fiori elements. The body is characterized by internal gold aventurine flecks ('avventurina') and vertical stripes of blue, green, and red encased in a clear crystal exterior. One hand holds a detailed blue and clear glass bottle, while the other is extended. The figurine is anchored by large, solid black glass shoes which form a stable base. The craftsmanship reflects the 'Millefiori' and 'Sommerso' techniques typical of Venetian glasshouses. The item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs; the glass retains a high luster and clarity typical of quality soda-lime glass manufacturing. While no maker's mark is visible in the image, the aesthetic is highly consistent with glasshouses such as Archimede Seguso or V. Nason & C. from the 1960s-1970s period.