Vintage Mid-Century Italian Empoli-Style Cased Glass Bottle Vase in Olive Green

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A striking mid-century bottle-form vase in richly saturated olive green cased glass — hand-blown with an outer olive layer over … Read more A striking mid-century bottle-form vase in richly saturated olive green cased glass — hand-blown with an outer olive layer over a contrasting chartreuse-green interior casing, a hallmark technique of Italian Empoli glassworks. The tall, gently tapered neck flares into a wide mouth atop a rounded, bulbous body, with a polished pontil mark on the base confirming hand-finished glasswork. A beautiful sculptural statement piece for a console, mantel, or shelf — equally striking empty or with a single dramatic stem. See less