Murano Aventurine Art Glass Flamenco Dancer Figurine

This is a hand-blown Murano art glass figurine depicting a stylized Spanish Flamenco dancer. The piece is constructed from heavy lead glass and features a sophisticated internal decoration of copper aventurine (goldstone) inclusions that create a glittering, metallic bronze swirl within the clear glass torso and skirt. The dancer's wide-brimmed hat is rendered in solid black opaque glass, while her arms and hair accents are detailed with vibrant, applied red glass trailings. These accents appear at the waist and shoulders, showcasing a high level of mid-century glassmaking craftsmanship. The base consists of a thick, transparent glass block that has been ground flat and polished for stability; it currently retains two green felt protective pads and a partial red and gold foil paper label, which is a key indicator of Italian origin from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s). The condition appears excellent with no visible cracks or deep chips, exhibiting only minor shelf wear on the bottom consistent with age. This style of glasswork is characteristic of prestigious Venetian furnaces such as Salviati, Seguso, or Barbini during the Hollywood Regency era, prized for its dynamic movement and rich use of metallic minerals.