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Venetian Glass Ewer With Dragon Handle

venetian glass ewer with dragon handle photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

This striking sky-blue Venetian glass ewer captures the imagination with its fantastical dragon-shaped handle — a signature flourish of the 19th-century Venetian glass revival. During this period, master glassmakers looked back to the opulence of Renaissance designs, reinterpreting them with new techniques and dazzling colors. Recently, novel conservation methods have been applied to this ewer, reviving its original luster and reminding us why Venice’s glassmaking tradition has been celebrated for centuries.

Photographed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.

Eye On Design: Dragon Door Pull at John Hardy Boutique

dragon door pull photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Way back in 2012, we took a deep dive into the exquisite, handcrafted fine jewelry from John Hardy — a brand known for its commitment to sustainable luxury and Balinese-inspired artistry. More than a decade later, their boutique remains firmly rooted in the same location in NYC’s upscale SoHo neighborhood, a testament to the brand’s enduring appeal and dedication to a high-end lifestyle. True to form, John Hardy pays meticulous attention to every design element of the store — both inside and out — right down to the striking Dragon Door Pull that greets visitors at the entrance. Fierce, indeed!

dragon door pull store front photo by gail worley