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Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bowl, 1960s

About the Item

Vintage Mid-Century Italian "Sommerso bullicante" decorative glass bowl or ashtray attributed to Galliano Ferro. Blown glass with organic biomorphic shape and all over bullicante pattern. Lovely champagne, grey, and amber-yellow color notes. “Sommerso” technique is used to create several layers of glass (usually with different contrasting colors) inside a single object, giving the illusion of “immersed” colors that lay on top of each other without mixing. This is done by uniting different layers of glass through heat and repeatedly immersing them in pots of molten-colored glass. Murano, Italy c. 1960s Good vintage condition typical of age & use.
  • Attributed to:
    Galliano Ferro (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition typical of age & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AAVIN0121stDibs: LU5663234483452

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