Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl. Red, Green, Blue, Clear. Sticker Present.

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This is a vintage Murano Sommerso faceted art-glass bowl or ashtray, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s to 1970s. The … Read more This is a vintage Murano Sommerso faceted art-glass bowl or ashtray, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s to 1970s. The substantial 16 x 16 x 12 cm form combines a vivid ruby-red inner well with blue-green transitional layers encased in thick clear glass, then extensively cut and polished into an architectural diamond-like form. Importantly, the original “Made in Murano Italy” foil label remains attached. The construction closely relates to faceted Sommerso production associated with Mandruzzato and Campanella, although the generic Murano label does not justify assigning it definitively to either workshop. Comparable documented pieces are generally dated to the 1960s and 1970s.

The unusually large height, complex multi-color Sommerso layering, retained label, and apparently very good condition make this a stronger example than many smaller Murano ashtrays. See less