Designed by Alfredo Barbini. Extremely rare Murano piece. ca. 1950. L.57cm  H.25cm

Rhinoceros in green glass with a muddy, ash like texture called the "Scavo" effect which is 

created by mixing glass powders with sand creating a rough effect meant to evoke weathering. Excellent condition. A magnificient peice very rare, museum piece.

Ref. Murano glass. Themes and variations by Marc heiremans. p126 for similiar example.

At Glass from Murano by Marc Heiremans 1910-1970 pg68 for similiar effect.