Handmade by Murano glass blowers, our aquarium is embedded with colored rods of glass, called murrina, that form floating fish and reeds. Each will vary.
Approx. 5"h. x 7"w.
Museum Provenance
Murano glass is found in our National Museum of American History, Behring Center.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
The vibrant colors of the life-like fish in this "aquarium" can brighten one's outlook. It lives up to Murano's reputation for glass ornaments
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Personal
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2/24/2012
5.0
Affordable quality art
By hvnino
from McDonough GA
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Pros
Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Clean
Easy To Install
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Best Uses
Gifts
Large Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
This glass aquarium is made by traditional glass master blowers from Murano. It is an example of the fine craftmanship and artistic skills inherited and learned for centuries. This glass aquarium can be placed in any area of a house were the light brings its beauty. It is affordable and a lasting family heirloom,
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Personal
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2/22/2012
4.0
Very attractive piece
By Nan
from New Jersey
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Attractive Design
Clean lines
Easy To Clean
Cons
Nothing bad to say
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Gifts
Study
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
My husband likes glass pieces and I thought this would be a nice addition to his collection.
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Personal
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1/26/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Very nice.
By doublebluff
from So California
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Attractive Design
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Bedroom
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Large Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
The beauty of an aquarium, and none of the upkeep.
Primary use:
Personal
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No
1/16/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
I looked at this for a long time
By ruth
from philadelphia
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Durable
Easy To Clean
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Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
I looked at this piece for a long time before I finally broke down and bought it. The colors are vivid. It's very attractive. The best placement for this piece is an area that gets a lot of light because all the colors pop and a sense of motion becomes apparent.
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Personal
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No
12/21/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Just beautiful
By Deb
from New York
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Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
This is a beautiful item. A wonderful example of Murano glass. I felt secure that is was authentic by getting it from the museum store.
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Personal
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/18/2011
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Beautiful Product
By Aquarium Lover
from Davidsonville, Maryland
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Attractive Design
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Artwork
Gifts
Interior Decoration
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
The Murano Aquarium is a beautiful creation with stunning , multi-colored fish. It is a fine example of glass-blowing at its best. Three cheers for Murano!
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Personal
2/16/2011
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Murano Glass Aquarium
By Cat lady
from Colchester, Vermont
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
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Best Uses
Bedroom
Gifts
Large Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
I have this on display on my mantle and it is great.Very colorful and love when the sun shines onit. We actually have found different things in the aquarium that we did not see when we first got it.I love it,a bit on the expensive side bit it is worth it.Thanks
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Personal
2/14/2011
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Fish Finally Fascinate!
By Mary
from Arlington
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Pros
Attractive Design
More than I expected
WOW
Cons
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Placed below a table lamp
Small Rooms
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
The light shining from the lamp makes the fish images pop!
Primary use:
Personal
2/13/2011
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
IT TAKES ME TO THE OCEAN!
By lIZ
from [@] Bedford, VA 24523
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Bulky
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Comments about Murano Glass Aquarium:
i HAVE ADMIRED THIS CREATION FOR YEARS. nOW IT IS MINE AND WILL BE ENJOYED BY ME AND MY GRANDSONS! wHAT A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO MY LIVING ROOM, NEAR MY SHELL COLLECTION CABINET. iT IS SO BEAUTIFUL!
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