Centrepiece - Murano glass - Murano

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Murano glass vase in deep cobalt blue, blown and decorated with white opaque glass shards sprayed on the exterior, featuring a lobed rim and vertical ribs, base pontil mark, dimensions 18.5 cm diameter and 7.5 cm height, made in Italy in 2000–2010, in mint condition.

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We present a magnificent example of Murano glass art, captured in a striking zenithal photograph that enhances its geometry and the intricate surface craftsmanship. This vase stands out for its modern design and top-tier execution.
The body of the vase is blown in vibrant, deep cobalt blue glass, which serves as a perfect canvas for the overlay decoration. The outer surface is enriched by a dense, artistic shower of opaque white glass flakes, applied by spraying during the melting. This technique creates a tactile and visual texture unique, a chromatic contrast between the intense blue and the white particles that evokes a starry sky or a snowy landscape.
The shape of the vase is equally remarkable: it features a mouth with softly lobed edges, creating a wavy and elegant profile. From these lobes, the glass is molded into deep vertical ribs that radiate toward the base. Seen from above, as in this image, the vase reveals perfect symmetry, an abstract star formed by the play of light and shadow created by the folds of the glass and the random distribution of the white granules.
The base of the vase is solid and clean, with the bottom narrowing slightly for stability. At the center of the base, the classic ground pontil mark is visible, a sign of the piece’s craftsmanship.

We present a magnificent example of Murano glass art, captured in a striking zenithal photograph that enhances its geometry and the intricate surface craftsmanship. This vase stands out for its modern design and top-tier execution.
The body of the vase is blown in vibrant, deep cobalt blue glass, which serves as a perfect canvas for the overlay decoration. The outer surface is enriched by a dense, artistic shower of opaque white glass flakes, applied by spraying during the melting. This technique creates a tactile and visual texture unique, a chromatic contrast between the intense blue and the white particles that evokes a starry sky or a snowy landscape.
The shape of the vase is equally remarkable: it features a mouth with softly lobed edges, creating a wavy and elegant profile. From these lobes, the glass is molded into deep vertical ribs that radiate toward the base. Seen from above, as in this image, the vase reveals perfect symmetry, an abstract star formed by the play of light and shadow created by the folds of the glass and the random distribution of the white granules.
The base of the vase is solid and clean, with the bottom narrowing slightly for stability. At the center of the base, the classic ground pontil mark is visible, a sign of the piece’s craftsmanship.

Details

Era
After 2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Title additional information
Murano
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Blue
Condition
As new - unused
Height
7.5 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
18.5 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
ItalyVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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