Chalice - Murano glass - Large Sculpted Vase
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Grande Vaso Scultoreo, a vintage Murano glass vase in deep cobalt blue with an internal crushed-silver-leaf decoration, dating to 1960–1970, with an hourglass silhouette, dimensions 24 x 16 x 16 cm and a weight of 1.7 kg, in excellent condition.
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Important and fascinating vintage Murano blown glass art vase, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The vase stands out for its elegant hourglass/ampulla silhouette (with a trumpet-flared neck and globular body), entirely made in a deep, vibrant cobalt blue glass. The true peculiarity of the piece lies in the magnificent internal decoration: a richly submerged cascade of fragments of silver leaf, skillfully crushed and heat-embedded by the glass masters during blowing. This complex technique creates a three-dimensional argentous shimmer that recalls a starry sky or a galaxy.
The base features the typical pontil mark finished with heat, an unmistakable hallmark of Muranese craftsmanship.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The glass is extraordinarily bright, perfectly intact, free from chipping, cracks, creases, or historical restorations. Ready to adorn modern interiors or high-level art glass collections.
Important and fascinating vintage Murano blown glass art vase, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The vase stands out for its elegant hourglass/ampulla silhouette (with a trumpet-flared neck and globular body), entirely made in a deep, vibrant cobalt blue glass. The true peculiarity of the piece lies in the magnificent internal decoration: a richly submerged cascade of fragments of silver leaf, skillfully crushed and heat-embedded by the glass masters during blowing. This complex technique creates a three-dimensional argentous shimmer that recalls a starry sky or a galaxy.
The base features the typical pontil mark finished with heat, an unmistakable hallmark of Muranese craftsmanship.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The glass is extraordinarily bright, perfectly intact, free from chipping, cracks, creases, or historical restorations. Ready to adorn modern interiors or high-level art glass collections.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.7 g
Title additional information
Large Sculpted Vase
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Murano glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
24 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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