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ZECCHIN Painted Temple Series Champagne Glasses

Sale price$145.00

COLOR:ORANGE

Reconstructing the divine romance of European cathedrals, this goblet embodies the sacred “rose window” in stained glass—a symbol of divine light and celestial beauty. As sunlight filters through, the vibrant colors transform the vessel into a miniature sanctuary, offering a moment of serene contemplation and spiritual connection.

Carrying blessings through time and space, the iconic colors of Venice and the artistry of temple windows converge to deliver the temple’s luminous blessings directly to your table. This piece is crafted using the revered techniques of Murano glassmaking—a skill requiring decades to master, protected by Italian law and passed down through generations within artisan guilds. Recognized as Italy’s “national essence” and an “intangible cultural heritage,” it stands as a true “national gift” of Italian artistry.

The beauty of true craftsmanship is revealed in every detail: machine-engraved three-dimensional lines provide a structural grace, while translucent colored paints are meticulously applied by master glass artisans, ensuring each piece is utterly unique—a singular work of hand-painted art.

• Craft: Murano Hand-Painted Art Glass (ZECCHIN)
• Product:
1x “Rose Window” Goblet
1x Wooden Box/Leather Box
1x Coaster
1x Glass Cloth

ZECCHIN Painted Temple Series Champagne Glasses - Goglasscup
ZECCHIN Painted Temple Series Champagne Glasses Sale price$145.00

Design

Crafting Of Edo Kiriko

The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.

First Cut

The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.

Adjustments

The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.

Polishing

This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.