GlassOfVenice Murano Glass Venetian Gondola with Gondolier - Large - Contemporary - Decorative Objects And Figurines - by GlassOfVenice

Venice has been known for ages as the city of romance and love, with its timeless symbol, the gondola, epitomizing the enchantment and mystery of La Serenissima. This slender black gondola was designed and crafted by Murano Glass artisans with rare skills and passion for their ancient craft and their gorgeous city. On one side of the gondola is an elegant red heart, ferried along by the gondolier with his single oar, creating the allegory of love, devotion, and passion tied to the romance of Venice. This Murano Glass gondola sculpture is a perfect gift to those who love and treasure their memories of Venice. It makes a beautiful symbolic present to your loved ones, and will no doubt please all romantics at heart. -Measurements: the gondola measures about 9 inches in length and the maximum height is about 4 inches. -This gondola figurine is handmade in a traditional Murano workshop by an artisan family that has been making Murano Glass for generations. -The gondola is well packaged to avoid damage in transit and comes with the certificate of authenticity. -The mooring poles may vary in color according the fantasy of the artisan, but they will always feature rich colors reflecting the glassmaking tradition. -Because each Murano Glass piece is a unique work of art made by hand, some variations of colors and patterns are possible.