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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Mdina glass Japanese Globe vase in the Sea and Sand pattern, circa 1970–1980, 8 cm wide by 8.5 cm high, in excellent condition.
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Vase "Japanese Globe" in Mdina Art Glass – "Sea and Sand" Pattern (c. 1970).
Important globular-shaped vase, known in the studio catalog as the "Japanese Globe Vase," made in heavy blown glass. The interior decoration features the iconic "Sea and Sand" pattern, characterized by an intricate fusion of turquoise-blue pigments, ochre/gold filaments, and a dense texture of encapsulated microbubbles (frothy bubbles) that mimic the ocean foam and the Maltese beach sand. Original design associated with the period of influence of the prestigious glass master Michael Harris.
It bears a diamond-point incised/engraved signature on the base ("Mdina") and retains the original paper/acetate factory sticker "Mdina Glass Malta" on the upper area.
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, hairlines or visible surface polish."
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Vase "Japanese Globe" in Mdina Art Glass – "Sea and Sand" Pattern (c. 1970).
Important globular-shaped vase, known in the studio catalog as the "Japanese Globe Vase," made in heavy blown glass. The interior decoration features the iconic "Sea and Sand" pattern, characterized by an intricate fusion of turquoise-blue pigments, ochre/gold filaments, and a dense texture of encapsulated microbubbles (frothy bubbles) that mimic the ocean foam and the Maltese beach sand. Original design associated with the period of influence of the prestigious glass master Michael Harris.
It bears a diamond-point incised/engraved signature on the base ("Mdina") and retains the original paper/acetate factory sticker "Mdina Glass Malta" on the upper area.
Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, hairlines or visible surface polish."
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
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Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Malta
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Mdina
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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