Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Murano Glass Cylindrical Jewelry Box w/ Bronze Hinge

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Mid-Century Modern Gold Aventurine Murano Glass Cylindrical Hinged Jewelry Box This Murano art glass box is formed in a cylindrical shape with a flat base and rounded lid, joined by a gilt-bronze hinge mount. The glass body displays a dense distribution of gold aventurine flecks over a milky white ground, giving the surface a shimmering effect when viewed under light. The patterning is irregular and evenly dispersed across both lid and body, maintaining a consistent appearance throughout. The lid opens smoothly on a single rear hinge to reveal a white glass interior, forming a clean, polished compartment suitable for jewelry or small objects. The mount features a decorative band encircling the rim, composed of interlaced patterns and a central diamond-form clasp ornament on the front. The gilt finish provides a subtle contrast against the opaline glass. The overall construction is seamless, with the interior and exterior surfaces precisely aligned. The box’s size and proportion suggest it was intended for use as a tabletop storage piece rather than a miniature trinket. The combination of aventurine inclusions and gilt bronze mounting identifies it as a product of Murano’s refined glassworking tradition.

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