Art Glass Reclining Horse Paperweight

This is a handcrafted art glass figurine depicting a stylized reclining horse. The piece is constructed from heavy lead crystal or soda-lime glass, utilizing a combination of clear casing and interior color infusion. The horse is portrayed in a resting position with its legs tucked beneath a rounded, substantial body. A thick, rib-textured clear glass mane runs along the arch of the neck, and a matching rounded tail is applied to the rear. The interior core features a striking 'bullicante' or 'frit' technique, consisting of mottled deep cobalt blue and turquoise glass shards or bubbles suspended within a white opaque layer to create a galaxy-like effect. The neck is accentuated by a vertical streak of translucent teal. The form is characteristic of mid-20th-century Murano or Scandinavian glasswork, likely dating from the 1960s to 1980s. The piece shows high-quality craftsmanship with fire-polished smooth edges and significant heft. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or surface scratches, maintaining a high clarity in the clear glass sections. No maker's marks or signatures are visible in the photograph, though the style is reminiscent of Archimede Seguso or Livio Seguso designs.