Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s

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Beautiful mid-century Murano sommerso glass ashtray/small bowl (Italy, 1960s). Made of thick blue, dark blue and transparent Murano glass. Perfectly … Read more Beautiful mid-century Murano sommerso glass ashtray/small bowl (Italy, 1960s). Made of thick blue, dark blue and transparent Murano glass. Perfectly works as a small bowl, vide poche/catch-all or as an ashtray. Barely readable label/sticker at the bottom (can be removed very easily if needed).

Height: 6 cm/2.4''; diameter (max): 14.5 cm/5.7''; width: 12 cm/4.7''; depth: 12 cm/4.7''. Excellent vintage condition. Some usual very light wear consistent with age and use at the base.

''Sommerso'' is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s/60s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly caused by a clear layer. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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