A vintage Italian Murano crystal elephant figurine. Circa the late 20th century. The elephant is made in brown and white colors and is presented in a fighting pose. Murano is known for its art glass, but it has a long history of innovations in glassmaking in addition to its artistic fame and was Europes major center for luxury glass from the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance. Vintage Glass and Crystal Animal Figurines And Collectibles.