Maltese Vases and Vessels

A hand-blown pink glass spill vase by Mdina, made in Malta during the early 1980s. Compact in scale, it features a slender tubular body with a wide flared lip—simple in form, yet exp...

A stunning Maltese Mdina studio glass streak pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970. Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Island...

A rare signed Mdina Glass vase from Malta, dated 1979, exemplifying the studio’s bold aesthetic during its formative years. This decorative squat bottle vase is worked in the celebrated ‘Ming’ pattern, with swirling bands of turquoise blue and deep green glass layered over a base of sparkling golden ochre. The colours twist upward in irregular spirals around the rotund body, forming a richly tactile surface that captures the light beautifully. This form—low, broad, and full-bodied—is less commonly encountered, particularly in this scale. Measuring 16.5 cm in both height and diameter, it’s a commanding example of vintage Mdina glass...

Vintage cased glass vase features bottle shaped form with elongated neck and wide flared rim, hand crafted in blue and green glass, layered a...

A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style developed by founder Michael Harris. Compact yet visually d...

This modern glass perfume bottle by Mdina was handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, embodying the studio’s signature blend of vibrant colour and modern form. The piece adopts a scul...

A vintage Mdina Glass spill vase, handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, showcasing the rich artistry of Maltese studio glass. This piece exemplifi...

A vintage Mdina art glass vase handcrafted in Malta featuring characteristic sea foam green color with earth toned banded swirl design. Heavy, thick walled, wide bulbous main body ta...

This Mdina art glass vase, handcrafted in Malta in the 1970s, features a bark-textured surface with a distinctive tortoiseshell effect, reflecting the studio’s experimental approach ...

Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...

An evocative example of 1980s art glass, this cylindrical vase was produced by Mdina Glass in Malta under the direction of Michael Harris—a pivotal figure in the development of Briti...

A tall stemmed bud vase, handcrafted in the late 1980s by Mdina Glass, Malta. Crafted from pink opaque glass perfectly mottled and encased in a sheath of crystal clear glass. The...

Hand blown Mdina solifleur vase with the wide-rimmed mouth, (1970-1975). Features typical Mediterranean colors, threads of sea-green swirling over a base of the yellow-green glass w...

1960s. Made in glass. This vase features its original label and it signed by the maker. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

Mdina art glass vase. The name for this form varies from author to author. Angel fish, axe head or fish head all seem interoperable.

Bring timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite vintage Mdina glass vase, handcrafted in Italy. This petite treasure features a delicate h...

This Michael Harris bottle vase for Mdina Glass was produced in Malta during the 1970s and exemplifies the studio's highly distinctive organic approach to decorative art glass. Execu...

Blue and green Mdina tall glass bottle form vase by Michael Harris Signed: “Mdina”.

Studio glass vase C. 1960. In very good vintage condition.

This is a small vintage flower vase. A Maltese, art glass flower sleeve or tea light holder, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Distinctive Mdina glass with great colour ...

Hand blown Malta solifleur vase with the wide-rimmed mouth, (1970-1975). Features typical Mediterranean colors, threads of sea-green swirling over a base of the yellow-green glass wi...

Mdina, Malta. Unique art glass vase. Round shape with a narrow neck. Bottle green with embedded motif. Ca. 1970. Signed and labeled. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x W 12.0...

Hand blown blue and green glass vase in axe head shape, signed and dated 1980 on the underside. Michael Harris (1933-1994), was an English glassworker and a lecturer in industrial glass design at the Royal College of Art. He set up Mdina Glass on the island of Malta in 1968 with his wife Elizabeth. They left Malta in 1972 and founded their Isle of Wight Studio. In 1989 they started Gozo Glass...

A captivating collection of four vintage Mdina Glass vessels, produced in Malta during the 1960s, the foundational decade of this celebrated studio glass tradition. Each piece is han...