"It's important for the master to understand glass,to make himself understood and to be understood." Zanetti Murano is a true family-run business.Founded in 1956 and handed down father to son for four generations . Stunning Heavy Glass Paperweight,a truly unique piece of art,no chips or cracks or repairs,just a white tiny spot hard to picture,but I did.. showing in the last picture,some minor wear from age in the bottom Don't miss this opportunity to own a wonderful piece for your MCM glass collection Please see pictures for details,measurements, and conditions. They are an important part of the description Thanks for looking!!