Geometric Faceted Uranium Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s

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A remarkable vintage Murano art glass vase, attributed to the Mandruzzato workshop, handmade in Italy from the late 1960s to … Read more A remarkable vintage Murano art glass vase, attributed to the Mandruzzato workshop, handmade in Italy from the late 1960s to early 1970s.

This elegant geometric vase features a beautifully faceted body with a polished diamond-shaped base and a thick-walled square opening. The multiple layers of Murano Sommerso glass create extraordinary optical depth, combining a dark smoky gray-burgundy core, a yellow interlayer, and a crystalline sapphire blue outer casing.

Under UV light, the uranium layer exhibits a vibrant green fluorescence, confirming the presence of authentic uranium glass - a highly desirable characteristic among Murano glass collectors.

Dimensions:
Height: 20.5 cm (8.07 in)
Top opening: 5.5 x 5.5 cm (2.17 × 2.17 in)
Base: 7.5 x 6 cm (2.95 × 2.36 in)
Weight: 1.365 g (3.01 lbs)

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition, one barely visible damage See less