1960s Murano Sommerso Glass Green Yellow Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato

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Murano glass, originated from the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, has a history stretching back over a thousand years. … Read more Murano glass, originated from the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, has a history stretching back over a thousand years. It is renowned for its exceptional quality, vibrant colors, and intricate artistic techniques, making it highly sough after by collectors worldwide. The 'Sommerso' technique, meaning 'submerged' in Italian, is a hallmark of Murano glass, where layers of different colored glass are submerged into one another without mixing, creating a distinct visual effect. This technique, often combined with faceted designs, became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, producing iconic pieces of art glass. This beautiful vintage Murano vase designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzaato. Sommerso vase is faceted glass. Beautiful emerald green in color with a yellow under shadow and clear base.

Origin: Made in Italy
Time Period: Mid-20th Century
Condition: Very good vintage condition, tiny chip on one of the corners. Please refer to photos.

Measurements
Width: 2"
Depth: 2"
Height: 8" See less