Historical eventNovember 81291
Venetian glass
A law was passed that confined most of Venice's glassmaking industry to nearby Murano.
In context
- When
- Thursday, November 8 1291735 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 13th century · 1290s
- Calendar
- Julian — as recorded at the time
- Recorded from
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.
At a glance
Dates: From 1291.
What happened
Venetian glass is glassware made in Venice, typically on the island of Murano near the city. Traditionally it is made with a soda–lime "metal" and is typically elaborately decorated, with various "hot" glass-forming techniques, as well as gilding, enamel, or engraving. Production has been concentrated on the Venetian island of Murano since the 13th century. Today Murano is known for its art glass,
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Questions about this entry
When did Venetian glass happen?
November 8 1291 — 735 years ago, on a Thursday.
Is this a Julian or a Gregorian date?
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