Alabaster sculpture combines the delicate, detailed features associated with Murano glass, often blended with the translucent, marble-like look of alabaster. This would likely be a Chinese-inspired character, crafted with Murano's renowned techniques. The Murano glassmaking industry began around 1291 when Venetian glassmakers were relocated to Murano to reduce the risk of fire and safeguard the city's delicate wooden structures. Over time, Murano became the epicentre of glass production in Europe.
