Murano

2008-08-23—2009-01-31

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p8230535 Murano (left and right) is an archipelago of a few islands in the Venice lagoon (Venice can be seen in the background).

Murano (left and right) is an archipelago of a few islands in the Venice lagoon (Venice can be seen in the background).

p8230511 It is best known for its glassmakers, a tradition there since 1291.

It is best known for its glassmakers, a tradition there since 1291.

p8230545 Glass museum.

Glass museum.

p8230538 Early Venetian glassmaking, 10-13th century.

Early Venetian glassmaking, 10-13th century.

p8230528 Enamelled beaker and flask, ca. 1500.

Enamelled beaker and flask, ca. 1500.

p8230541 Enamelled plate with the coat of arms of the Barbarigo family, ca. 1500.

Enamelled plate with the coat of arms of the Barbarigo family, ca. 1500.