Murano Blown Glass Vase Teardrop Sommerso By Oggetti Glass Mid Century Italy

Description

View Murano Blown Glass Vase Teardrop Sommerso By Oggetti Glass Mid Century Italy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This process involves dipping a colored glass core into a molten layer of a contrasting color before encasing both layers in thick clear crystal glass. The Murano Mandola Sommerso Vase by Oggetti Glass is a stunning piece of art glass originating from Italy in the 1960s. The Technique: It is crafted using the famous Venetian Sommerso (meaning "submerged") technique. This process involves dipping a colored glass core into a molten layer of a contrasting color before encasing both layers in thick clear crystal glass. The Style: It features a classic organic, asymmetric teardrop or "mandola" silhouette, popular during the peak of Italian art glass design. The colors transition from a deep burgundy/ruby core to a vibrant yellow/amber outline, suspended inside a heavy clear base. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Vases. Brand: Murano.

Product Line

Century

Brand

Murano

Type

Vase

Color

Multicolor

Item Height

10.5"

Material

Glass

Production Style

Art Glass

Time Period Manufactured

1960-1969

Item Length

5"

Production Technique

Sommerso

Country of Origin

Italy

Item Weight

3lbs.

Item Width

4"