MURANO Hand Made Genuine Vetro Artistico Veneziano Studio Faux Tortuoise Shell Paper weight, unique, heavy rare early 50's piece (maybe late 40's) ...

This is mid 20th century art glass with original label. In 1 piece, heavy, rare, unique early 50's piece, a big and beautiful, surely made by a master. Measures 3.25″ wide, 5" at tallest. Weighs (60 grams) No chips, cracks, repairs, very small flea bit on top (told it could be buffed out $12-15.00!) and bottom has a few scuff marks from age and use, etc...

Beautiful rare, unique piece, pretty sure it is a paper weight, however if there was a matching larger round bowl "mortar " this thing could double as a pedestal for sure!!! 

Owned 30+ years, in a "Faux Tortuoise Shell Glass Cabinet" for many years, vase's, perfume bottles, glasses, etc...