Vintage Scavo Murano Glass Vase from La Murrina, 1970s

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Free-blown Murano glass bottle / vase with a bulbous ovoid body which rises to a long, tapering neck and an … Read more Free-blown Murano glass bottle / vase with a bulbous ovoid body which rises to a long, tapering neck and an asymmetrical, flattened spout by La Murrina (circa 1960s-70s). The piece was executed using the Scavo technique in translucent frosted glass with a graduated cobalt-blue and milky white coloration, the surface displaying deliberate mottling and clouded inclusions characteristic of Murano production in the mid-20th century using this technique. The Scavo glass is a Venetian (Murano) glass technique that produces a weathered, opaque and matte texture, designed to replicate the aged appearance of ancient, excavated archaeological glass. The vase also shows controlled asymmetry and a sculptural silhouette associated with postwar Venetian glassmaking, particularly works exploring organic form and surface texture rather than strict symmetry. This vase is marked 'La Murrina' at the base (see pics), partially obscured by the glass finish. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. It is in overall good condition. Dimensions: H 40 cm / 15.7" Dia 14 cm / 5.5" About La Murrina: It all started in the Sixties, when a small furnace run by a group of master glassmakers called Murrina Fornace , from which La Murrina Spa trademark would be born. The business, as thought of by the owners, consisted of making a few prestigious glass-blown objects, a practice which continued until 1974. It was in that year that the property was acquired by a Milanese family who manufactured lighting products in glass and metal there. That acquisition marked the final transformation of the company into a global brand enriching its collections even more so. See less