Murano - Vase - Murano glass - Sommerso

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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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Mid‑century Murano glass vase in Sommerso technique, with a luminous ruby glass core set in clear crystal, 32 cm high, 8 cm diameter, 8 cm wide, 875 g, made in Murano, Italy, dating to 1960–1970, in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and the original export label on the front.

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For sale is an elegant and finely shaped studio glass vase, produced on the famous Murano glass-blowing island in Italy. The vase was crafted in the demanding “Sommerso” technique, in which a luminous ruby-red glass core is masterfully dipped into a heavy, transparent crystal glass layer. The vase captivates with its slim, taillored silhouette and the organically formed lip opening.
Origin: Murano, Italy
Style/Technique: Sommerso art glass, Mid-Century Modern
Era: approx. 1960s / 1970s
Special feature: On the front there is the original, very well preserved export paper label as an unequivocal proof of origin and authenticity.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is completely clear, shines beautifully, and shows no chips, cracks, or notable scratches. Displayed as a pure decorative object in the showcase. (Details see photos).

For sale is an elegant and finely shaped studio glass vase, produced on the famous Murano glass-blowing island in Italy. The vase was crafted in the demanding “Sommerso” technique, in which a luminous ruby-red glass core is masterfully dipped into a heavy, transparent crystal glass layer. The vase captivates with its slim, taillored silhouette and the organically formed lip opening.
Origin: Murano, Italy
Style/Technique: Sommerso art glass, Mid-Century Modern
Era: approx. 1960s / 1970s
Special feature: On the front there is the original, very well preserved export paper label as an unequivocal proof of origin and authenticity.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is completely clear, shines beautifully, and shows no chips, cracks, or notable scratches. Displayed as a pure decorative object in the showcase. (Details see photos).

Details

Specific region of origin
Murano
Glass type
Murano glass
Weight
875 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Sommerso
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Style
Mid-century modern
Manufacturer/brand
Murano
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Diameter
8 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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