Vintage Murano Sommerso Art-Glass Bowl

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this item is a vintage Murano Sommerso art-glass bowl or ashtray, likely made in Italy circa 1960s–1970s. The rectangular 12 … Read more this item is a vintage Murano Sommerso art-glass bowl or ashtray, likely made in Italy circa 1960s–1970s. The rectangular 12 x 8 x 6 cm form has a deep purple to cranberry inner layer, an amber-yellow intermediate layer, and a thick clear outer casing. The exterior has been heavily cut and polished into broad geometric facets, creating the optical depth characteristic of mid-century Sommerso decorative glass. The form and color construction are consistent with Murano production associated with workshops such as Mandruzzato, although without a surviving maker’s label or documented provenance I would describe it as Murano Sommerso rather than assign it firmly to a particular factory.

The photographs show an attractive, well-balanced example with good transparency and strong contrasting colors. Its rectangular format is somewhat less common than the standard square and polygonal ashtrays, which helps its decorative appeal. Assuming there are no significant chips, cracks, or polishing losses beyond normal surface wear, comparable unattributed mid-century Murano Sommerso bowls of this size generally trade in the low hundreds See less