Murano Art Glass Elephant Figurine by Rubelli

This is a hand-blown Murano art glass figurine of a sitting elephant with its trunk raised in a traditional gesture of good luck. The sculpture is crafted from heavy, solid sommerso glass, featuring a core of vibrant emerald green and cerulean blue encased in a thick, crystal-clear outer layer. The elephant is depicted in a playful upright seated position with one front leg slightly raised. It measures approximately 6 to 8 inches in height. Distinguishing features include a gold-and-black 'MADE MURANO ITALY' foil label affixed near the base, which is consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century production authenticating its origin in Venice, Italy. As per the provided context, the item bears a signature from the Rubelli furnace, likely 'Rubelli V.A.M. Murano'. The craftsmanship exhibits high quality with smooth pulled features, particularly the slender curved trunk and large rounded ears. The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a high glossy luster and no visible chips, cracks, or significant internal cloudiness. The base likely shows light shelf wear or 'polished flat' characteristics typical of heavy glass paperweights and figurines from this era (circa 1960s-1970s).