Hand-Blown Murano Style Art Glass Owl Sculpture

This is a hand-blown art glass sculpture of an owl, likely produced in the mid-to-late 20th century, consistent with Murano or similar mid-century modern glasswork. The piece measures approximately 6 inches in height, as indicated by the yellow tape measure in the background. It is constructed from a thick clear glass base heavily infused with 'macchie' or spotted internal decorations. The color palette features a sophisticated blend of amber, tortoise shell brown, and creamy white swirls, creating a feathered effect typical of calico or speckled glass techniques. Distinctive glass applications include black 'murrine-style' eyes with yellow surrounding accents, a pulled glass beak, and multiple C-shaped applied clear glass crests on the body representing feathers. The top of the sculpture features two upward-swept points representing ears. The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a high-gloss finish and no visible chips or cracks. The craftsmanship displays high quality with smooth pulled edges and intentional placement of the decorative internal elements. While no maker's mark is visible in the provided image, the style is strongly reminiscent of Italian masters or high-end American studios like Blenko or Chalet from the 1960s-1970s.