Large Green Artistic Glass Unicorn Bottle, 1970s

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A spectacular and rare figurative bottle of exceptional size (over 70 cm tall), a truly iconic piece of Italian glass … Read more A spectacular and rare figurative bottle of exceptional size (over 70 cm tall), a truly iconic piece of Italian glass design from the 1960s and 1970s. This object combines the art of mold-blown glass with the winemaking tradition, originally created as a premium container for Veronese wines.

Design and Craftsmanship: The bottle is crafted from transparent, sculptural green glass. The base depicts the head and neck of a unicorn (or mythological horse) in exquisite detail, with its wavy mane in relief adding texture to the glass. The ingenious design lies in the neck of the bottle, which extends dramatically and spirals to mimic the animal's long, magical horn, terminating in the original cork.

Provenance and Labels: The object still retains its original paper labels, certifying its authenticity and history:

On the neck: "Bottled by Cantina Gelmetti in Cavalcaselle (VR)".
At the base: "Bardolino Denominazione di Origine Controllata." This places it among the prolific production of artistic bottles used by Verona wineries to export Italian wine as luxury souvenirs.

Technical Details and Condition:

Type: Figural Bottle.
Subject: Unicorn.
Material: Green Glass.
Origin: Italy (Cavalcaselle, Verona).
Period: Vintage (1960s/1970s).
Dimensions: Width 21 cm - Depth 17 cm - Height 71 cm.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is intact, free of cracks or chips. The labels are present and legible, with natural signs of aging and the paper (small tears or yellowing) confirming its age. The cork is present. This piece has an attribution mark,
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