Vintage Murano Italian Art Glass Splash Cornucopia Gondola Centerpiece Bowl

Description

View Vintage Murano Italian Art Glass Splash Cornucopia Gondola Centerpiece Bowl with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Form: Splash Cornucopia / Gondola Centerpiece Bowl. This strikingcornucopia / horn of plenty design features a dramatic, multi-pointed ruffled splash rim that tapers into an elegant, solid green glass scrolled handle. Description: Up for sale is a magnificent, substantial vintage mid-century modern art glass centerpiece bowl handcrafted on the island of  Murano, Italy . This striking  cornucopia / horn of plenty  design features a dramatic, multi-pointed ruffled splash rim that tapers into an elegant, solid green glass scrolled handle. The bowl showcases masterfully applied ribbons of vibrant cobalt blue, emerald green, warm amber, and golden yellow stripes that catch the light beautifully. The glass body itself has a brilliant, light ice-blue tint with wonderful clarity and gloss. Origin:  Murano, Italy (Venetian School) Era:  Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s–1960s) Form:  Splash Cornucopia / Gondola Centerpiece Bowl Colors:  Cobalt Blue, Emerald Green, Amber, Yellow, and Clear Blue Condition:  Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or fleabites along the delicate points or scrolled handle. Beautifully preserved with minor shelf wear on the flat polished base consistent with age. (Please review all high-resolution photos to verify condition). Markings:  Unsigned/unmarked (Typical of Murano exports from this era which originally bore paper or foil labels). Design Analysis Style & Form:  The bowl features a dramatic, organic  cornucopia  silhouette. It transitions from a wide, multi-point "splash" or ruffled rim into a tightly scrolled, solid green glass handle at the tail. Color Palette:  The glass features a classic mid-century Venetian color scheme, blending bands of intense  cobalt blue , rich  emerald green , earthy amber-brown, and golden-yellow stripes running through a slightly tinted ice-blue glass body. Production Context:  This specific style, with its distinct multi-point starburst rim and heavy scrolled tail, was popularized by Murano masters such as  Fratelli Toso  or  Arte Nuova Murano  during the 1950s and 1960s. These large centerpiece bowls were almost always sold with paper or foil import labels rather than being etched on the bottom, which is why the base is completely smooth and un-signed. This rare, sculptural statement piece makes an incredible focal point for any mid-century modern, retro, or Italian art glass collection. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Centerpieces. Brand: Murano.

Origin

Murano, Italy (Venetian School)

Antique

No

Signed

No

Color

Cobalt Blue, Emerald Green, Amber-Brown, Golden Yellow

Material

Glass

Item Length

9.75"

Subject

Murano Art Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Murano

Type

Centerpiece Bowl

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Era

Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s–1960s)

Item Height

5"

Packaging

Box

Theme

Italian

Features

Decorative

Production Style

Art Glass

Time Period Manufactured

1960-1969

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass

Finish

Glossy

Room

Any Room

Handmade

Yes

Item Weight

1 lb 3 oz

Item Width

6.5"