Vintage Italian Handcrafted Chalice in Blown Murano Red Glass

Beautiful Italian handcrafted Chalice in red blown murano glass, 1970.

Italian handcrafted Chalice made in Italy, 1970s

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This dramatic vase is sure to make people take a second look! It has motifs around the base; three men can be seen sitting around talking and drinking while a fourth man stands in the background. A large scalloped ruby-red colored glass liner...