Vintage Blue Opaline Murano Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid, 1970s

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A vintage blue opaline Murano glass apothecary jar, attributed to Vincenzo Nason and Véritable Opaline de Murano, Italy, circa 1970s. … Read more A vintage blue opaline Murano glass apothecary jar, attributed to Vincenzo Nason and Véritable Opaline de Murano, Italy, circa 1970s. The jar is formed from luminous sky-blue opaline glass, combining a soft, milky translucency with a highly polished surface. Light passes through the glass to reveal subtle variations in density and tone, giving the vessel its distinctive cloudy, almost ethereal appearance. Inspired by classical urns, the elegantly proportioned body has a rounded, tapering profile supported by a short baluster stem and circular pedestal foot. The removable domed lid sits within a defined upper rim and rises to a large spherical finial, echoing the rounded contours of the vessel. Vincenzo Nason established his Murano glassworks in 1967, having previously worked at Venini. The company became particularly associated with decorative opaline glass, marketed under the name Véritable Opaline de Murano. Its production combined traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques with simplified classical forms and contemporary colour palettes. Dimensions: Height 20 cm (7.87 in); diameter 10 cm (3.94 in). Condition: Very good vintage condition, with no chips or damage. Extremely minor surface wear consistent with age and use. See less