Vintage Green and Blue Murano Sommerso Vase

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Vintage Italian art glass vase attributed to Murano, with a rounded faceted form and recessed central cavity. The hand-blown sommerso … Read more Vintage Italian art glass vase attributed to Murano, with a rounded faceted form and recessed central cavity. The hand-blown sommerso construction layers emerald green and cyan-blue glass within a thick clear casing, creating depth and a suspended-color effect as light moves through the piece. Cold-cut, polished facets give the substantial glass form a sculptural presence. Dating to approximately the 1960s–1970s, the maker is unknown; the form is in the style of Alessandro Mandruzzato or Flavio Poli. Very good vintage condition.

Emerald green and cyan-blue glass sit within a thick clear casing, rather than on its surface. This vintage Italian art glass vase, attributed to Murano, has a rounded, faceted form and a recessed central cavity. Hand-blown sommerso construction gives the layered color depth as light passes through it; polished facets define the substantial glass body.

Approximately 1960s-1970s. The maker is unknown, but is in the style of Alessandro Mandruzzato or Flavio Poli, See less