Mid-20th Century Italian Caged Blown Glass Decanter With Glass Stopper

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Mid-20th century Italian caged blown glass decanter. formed using a trapped glass technique. Molten glass is blown directly inside a … Read more Mid-20th century Italian caged blown glass decanter. formed using a trapped glass technique. Molten glass is blown directly inside a pre-formed metal cage, causing it to expand through the openings and create rounded, quilted bubble-like forms against the rigid structure.

Clear blown glass body with a tall narrow neck and matching glass sphere stopper. Metal cage acts as both structural frame and integrated handle, shaping the silhouette while supporting the vessel during and after forming.

Mid-century European glasswork associated with decorative barware and sculptural table objects. Functions today as a bar object, display vessel, or sculptural accent within shelving or tabletop settings. See less