Covered Jars in Turquoise and Aventurine Glass, 1950s, Set of 2

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An elegant pair of large, covered turquoise blown glass jars, featuring a particularly decorative multi-layered construction: a turquoise blue outer … Read more An elegant pair of large, covered turquoise blown glass jars, featuring a particularly decorative multi-layered construction: a turquoise blue outer shell, an opaque white inner layer, controlled inclusions within the glass, and aventurine-like gold metallic inclusions.
Each jar is topped with a matching lid finished with a clear glass knob. The combination of turquoise, white, and gold highlights creates remarkable depth, especially visible when the pieces are lit from the side.
Based on their technique and decorative style, these pieces can be attributed to Italian production in the Murano tradition, similar to the work of Barbini, likely dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The glass also exhibits strong green fluorescence under 365 nm UV light, including on some transparent areas. Technical Details
• Object: Pair of covered jars / decorative candy dishes
• Attributed Origin: Italy, Murano glassmaking tradition
• Period: Probably second half of the 20th century
• Material: Multi-layered blown glass
• Colors: Turquoise, opaque white, transparent
• Decoration: Gold inclusions / aventurine and controlled inclusions in the glass
• Knobs: Clear glass
• Fluorescence: Strong green fluorescence under UV 365 nm
• Signature: No identified signature or label
• Sale: Only as a pair
Dimensions
• Height: 27 cm each / 10.6 in
Condition
Very good overall vintage condition. Some minor irregularities, variations, and internal bubbles are inherent to the blown glass manufacturing process and contribute to the handcrafted character of the pieces. Minor signs of wear consistent with age may also be present. See less