Italian Pink Scavo Glass Amphora Vase in the Roman Style

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A striking mid-20th century Italian scavo glass vase inspired by ancient Roman amphora forms. The softly rounded body, narrow foot, … Read more A striking mid-20th century Italian scavo glass vase inspired by ancient Roman amphora forms. The softly rounded body, narrow foot, rolled mouth, and graceful loop handles are finished in a muted blush-pink tone with the distinctive weathered surface associated with scavo glass.

Its powdery, excavated appearance gives the vase the character of an archaeological object while the unexpected color keeps it fresh and decorative. Beautiful displayed empty as sculpture or filled with olive branches, it would add quiet presence to a console, library table, mantel, or collected Palm Beach interior.

Scavo glass was created in the mid-20th century by using a technique involving the application, to the surface of an object, of substances that, when heated to about 1470°F (800°C), fuse and create an effect similar to weathering, thereby imitating glass from an archeological excavation.

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Dimensions: 11"W × 7.5"D × 14"H
Materials: Scavo glass
Origin: Italy
Style: Greco-Roman, Classical, Italian
Era: Mid-20th Century
Condition: Very good vintage condition with intentional surface variation characteristic of the scavo technique. Presents beautifully. See less