Filigree Murano Glass Scallop Shell Bowl by Dino Martens

• Filigree Work - Decorative Arts - Delicate decorations using fine threads of ceramics, glass or other materials to give a lace-like effect, attached together and applied as an ornament.
• Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Barovier & Toso (Italy) - Venetian / Murano glass, makers 115
• Martens, Dino (Italy) - Venetian / Murano glass, makers 35
• Venetian / Murano glass, housewares - bowls comports and dishes 296