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Tortoiseshell Glass Tall Bottle Vase by Mdina c. 1970s Malta
$349.89
£250
€298.52
CA$479.75
A$535.65
CHF 279.41
MX$6,586.59
NOK 3,526.49
SEK 3,320.06
DKK 2,226.98
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A tall and characterful glass bottle vase, handcrafted by Mdina Glass on the Mediterranean island of Malta during the mid-1970s.
The glass is worked in rich, organic tones of deep brown and ochre yellow, producing a variegated effect reminiscent of tortoiseshell—an iconic surface treatment introduced by Mdina in the 1970s and now among the studio’s most sought-after patterns. Thread-thin lines of yellow and blue meander across the surface, offering a delicate contrast to the mottled, earthy ground.
The bottle form, measuring 36 cm in height with a slender 8 cm diameter, is softly irregular and subtly asymmetrical—qualities that reflect the intuitive, hand-led approach of Mdina’s glassmakers during this period.
Signed Mdina to the base and in very good vintage condition.
- Creator:Mdina (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970-1979
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391244974872
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