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Murano Art Glass Teardrop Bowl

$450

£340.21

€397.16

CA$640.33

A$649.50

CHF 370.88

MX$7,865.63

NOK 4,366.18

SEK 4,351.69

DKK 2,968.81

About the Item

This stunning object is a vintage Murano art glass teardrop bowl, handcrafted on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Pieces featuring this specific biomorphic, organic styling with rich metallic inclusions are typical of mid-20th-century Venetian glass mastery (circa 1950s–1960s). The vessel is fashioned into an asymmetrical, elongated teardrop featuring a sharply pinched, pointed spout at one end. The shimmering, golden-metallic lines running alongside the pink bands are created using Aventurine glass (avventurina). Glassmakers achieve this by melting copper crystals into the molten glass mix under a precisely controlled cooling process. The mesmerizing, tight whirlpool pattern is constructed using alternating glass canes (a canne). The artisans stretch and fuse pink ribbons, clear glass, and glittering copper-aventurine threads together into a single rod before twisting it into this hypnotic spiral. While often unmarked or originally bearing only a paper foil label, high-end work utilizing this specific combination of tightly spun pink zanfirico ribbons and heavy aventurine is heavily associated with historic Murano studios such as Fratelli Toso, Barovier & Toso, and Alfredo Barbini. With generous dimensions of 3"H x 6.5"W x 9"D, this sculptural item bridges the gap between mid-century modern utility and fine art. It works brilliantly as an upscale decorative centerpiece, a vanity jewelry dish or an elegant catchall. Signature/Maker’s Mark: Nonexistent.

Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Murano Glass,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950-1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Please review all photos.
Seller Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5199251079852

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