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"Murrini Sphere Plus" Size: 2.44" Price: SOLD

Here's a veeeery special treat right here! This is Ro's classic murrini sphere, a super nice example, and you get a bonus with it, some of Ro's cane which he used in the sphere. You get slices of the crab, anchor, wrench and fish, plus sticks of the star and dove. This marble was purchased directly from Ro back in 1995, who threw in the murrini examples, and comes with the original burgundy felt bag as well. These marbles continue to rise in value year after year, reflecting the work they take to produce, the fame as a glassblower which Ro has achieved, and the coolness of all the different cane.

You'll have fun checking out all of the different images, my favorite part of these murrini spheres! There are some neat ones in this one. I love the little tiny bugle millie and other small ones that are used to fill the smaller spaces. The process to create these marbles is mind-boggling, demanding precision to a degree you wouldn't believe. These murrini have to be wrapped around a glass core, and yet you'll never find a seam anywhere. I honestly don't know exactly how Ro is able to pull it off. Incredible glass work, mind-blowing!
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