Vintage Aquamarine Teal Murano Italy Glass Sommerso Ashtray, Bowl or Dish

Description

View Vintage Aquamarine Teal Murano Italy Glass Sommerso Ashtray, Bowl or Dish with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The design is often described as organic, freeform, or abstract with wavy, scalloped edges. Hand-blown in Italy, these pieces are characteristic of the mid-century modern (MCM) era, specifically the 1960s and 1970s. Vintage Aquamarine Teal Murano Italy Glass Sommerso Ashtray, Bowl or Dish. Amazing piece of art. Wonderful color. Please zoom in on the pictures to see all details and beauty. The bowl is approximately 7” inches across x 9” inches corner to corner. The bowl is apparently 3” inches tall. The bowl weighs approximately 5 1/2 pounds. AI Overview This vintage Murano Sommerso glass ashtray, likely made in Italy during the mid-century modern era (1950s-1970s), features a distinctive submerged color technique, creating layers of teal and green within thick, hand-blown glass. Technique: Sommerso ("submerged") glassmaking involves dipping layers of molten glass of different colors to create distinct color boundaries without mixing. Design: The piece has an undulating, pinched rim and significant weight, typical of Seguso or similar Murano artisanal styles. Usage: While originally designed as an ashtray, these sculptural pieces are often used as decorative bowls or catch-alls. This item is a vintage Murano art glass ashtray, often used interchangeably as a decorative bowl or trinket dish. Hand-blown in Italy, these pieces are characteristic of the mid-century modern (MCM) era, specifically the 1960s and 1970s. Key Details Style & Technique: It features a Sommerso technique, which involves layering different colors of glass to create a submerged effect. The design is often described as organic, freeform, or abstract with wavy, scalloped edges. Color: The glass displays vibrant aquamarine, teal, and turquoise hues encased in clear glass. Origin: Murano, Italy. Some similar styles are attributed to designers like Seguso or makers like Barovier & Toso. Ask me any questions. All items are sold in as is condition. All sales are final, thank you. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Ashtrays. Brand: Murano.

Brand

Murano

Type

Ashtray

Color

Blue

Material

Glass

Production Style

Art Glass

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass

Country of Origin

Italy