Mdina - Vase - Glass - Signed

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Glass vase by Mdina, Malta, dating to circa 1970–1980, with a tortoiseshell multicolour glass blend, dimensions 11 cm wide by 18 cm high, signed, in good vintage condition with minor signs of aging and a small white firing inclusion.

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A beautiful example of mid-century Mediterranean studio art glass, handmade by the renowned Mdina Glass workshop in Malta.

Designed during the golden era of the studio (circa 1970s), this vase features the highly collectible "Tortoiseshell" pattern. It boasts an organic blend of deep amber, warm ochre, and rich brown tones, highlighted by a diagonal trail of green-yellow inclusion "eyes" and countless trapped micro-bubbles that catch the light beautifully.

The vase features a heavy, square-sectioned base transitioning into a flared rim. Fully authentic, featuring the hand-engraved "Mdina" signature on the polished pontil base.

Origin: Malta

Period: c. 1970

Condition: Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Small white inclusion during firing. during Minor shelf wear consistent with age.

A beautiful example of mid-century Mediterranean studio art glass, handmade by the renowned Mdina Glass workshop in Malta.

Designed during the golden era of the studio (circa 1970s), this vase features the highly collectible "Tortoiseshell" pattern. It boasts an organic blend of deep amber, warm ochre, and rich brown tones, highlighted by a diagonal trail of green-yellow inclusion "eyes" and countless trapped micro-bubbles that catch the light beautifully.

The vase features a heavy, square-sectioned base transitioning into a flared rim. Fully authentic, featuring the hand-engraved "Mdina" signature on the polished pontil base.

Origin: Malta

Period: c. 1970

Condition: Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Small white inclusion during firing. during Minor shelf wear consistent with age.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Signed
Country of origin
Malta
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Mdina
Colour
Brown, Gold, Multicolour, Orange
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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