This beautiful Correia Art Glass clear crystal paperweight features a long, sleek 3-D green and aqua-striped snake coiled atop the clear globe. The snake’s forked red tongue is gently lolling while its black eyes gleam. Paperweight has a smooth crystal finish, while an iridescent texture resembling snake skin is visible just under the globe’s surface. The paperweight is signed and numbered on the bottom. It is in excellent gently used condition with no chips or cracks or scratches. The piece would be a magnificent addition to your paperweight or art glass collection as it is beautiful and incredibly unique. It is a stunning handmade piece of work from this family-owned glass studio, which was founded in 1973 by acclaimed glass artist Steve Correia. The studio is known for quality, elegance and its distinctive use of color, form and tactile sensation. Correia Art Glass also creates handmade glass vessels, bowls and lamps, using a blend of centuries-old techniques and new technologies to create its signature art pieces. Correia glass art can be found among the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Corning Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Chrysler Museum of Art, the White. The Kentucky Derby Museum, as well as many private collections. Bruce & Birdy’s. Curios, Collectibles & Cool Stuff. All items in Bruce & Birdy’s shop are vintage, collectible or unique. Because vintage and most collectible items are secondhand, they will sometimes show signs of gentle use. We will describe and photograph any chips, cracks or imperfections so please view all the images carefully as they are an important part of the description. Please understand our need to verify damage before refunding. Birdy is a recycling enthusiast so the shop often reuses clean, sturdy boxes. We will do everything in our power to ensure your satisfaction. We always leave feedback for our customers and appreciate yours as well. Bruce & Birdy’s is a clean, nonsmoking environment, with a couple sweet old dogs sometimes wandering around the store. Please have a look at Bruce & Birdy’s Curios, Collectibles & Cool Stuff. As new items are added regularly. Thanks for stopping by!