Lino Tagliapietra - Vase - Glass - hand-signed

Beautiful clear glass vase featuring a hand-cut abstract decoration of geometric lines. On the base two circles are engraved. This rare vase was made by master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra (1934- ) in the 1950s and is clearly and fully signed on the underside, with the Italian inscription that it is handmade.
The vase is in excellent mint condition.
14 cm high x 8 cm mouth diameter x 6.2 cm base diameter.

Lino Tagliapietra is a sculptor and Venetian glassblower whose work as a teacher, mentor and artist has influenced an entire generation of glass artists. Since the age of 25 he has held the title of master glassblower. His work is notable because he often incorporates elements from modern artists such as Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly and lets himself be inspired by them. His studies at the Murano Glass Museum, a famous center for glassmaking, have also influenced his work. This experience led Tagliapietra to experiment with classical techniques.