Red and Yellow Faceted Sommerso Murano Glass Dish from Geode, 1970s

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A vintage murano glass, mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of murano glass showcasing … Read more A vintage murano glass, mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of murano glass showcasing the 'geode style' crafted using the renowned 'sommerso' technique, which translates to 'submerged.' a skilled art glass process that involves layering two or more tones of glass submerged within one another. The result of this revered process results in a bold and colourful display of layers of glass. In this dish, a warm yolk-toned yellow glass is paired with a vibrant tomato-red glass. The combination of the colors create a beautiful and unique optical display, which is further enhanced by the finely polished diamond-shaped facets that finish the outside of this vide poche dish. The glass is in very good condition for its age and use. It is a wonderful piece to display on your coffee table, adding a rich depth of color and light; offering a display of fine murano glass artistry. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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