Vintage Art Glass Vase from Mdina, 1980s

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An evocative example of 1980s art glass, this cylindrical vase was produced by Mdina Glass in Malta under the direction … Read more An evocative example of 1980s art glass, this cylindrical vase was produced by Mdina Glass in Malta under the direction of Michael Harris—a pivotal figure in the development of British and Mediterranean glass design. Dated to the early 1980s, the piece reflects the era’s experimental post-modern aesthetic, with a dynamic balance of formal control and expressive spontaneity. The body is formed from fiery, marbled orange glass—deeply saturated with intermittent translucency—overlaid with vivid green glass trails, applied by hand in a loose, web-like motif. The composition is emblematic of Harris’s later work at Mdina, where bold colour contrasts and organic surface treatments became signature elements of the studio’s output. Measuring 20 cm in height and 8.5 cm in diameter, the vase is signed Mdina to the base and remains in very good vintage condition, with no visible chips or restoration. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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