Vintage Murano Glass Bullicante Flower Bowl Teal Green Mid Century Art Ashtray 8“
This is an authentic mid-century vintage Murano hand-blown glass center bowl, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1950s or 1960s. The piece features a striking biomorphic, multi-petaled flower silhouette, showcasing a vibrant teal-emerald green interior layer cased inside a thick, clear glass exterior.A defining hallmark of this piece is the masterful execution of the bullicante technique, displaying an even grid of controlled, trapped air bubbles encapsulated within the glass wall. Weighing exactly 2.10 pounds, the bowl tapers elegantly from a heavy, solid core into organic ruffles, confirming its heritage as an artisan-blown studio piece rather than a heavy, modern machine-pressed import. The underside is finished with a flat, ground, and highly polished pontil base ring. It serves beautifully as a tabletop centerpiece, a vanity catch-all tray, or a heavy decorative art ashtray.
Physical SpecificationsOrigin: Murano, Venice, ItalyEra: c. 1950–1960Style: Mid-Century Modern Art GlassMaterial: Hand-Blown Soda Glass / Lead CrystalColorway: Teal Green / Turquoise & ClearTechnique: Bullicante (Controlled Bubbles) & Sommerso (Cased Glass)Width: 8 inches (at the widest points)Height: 4 inchesWeight: 2.10 lbs (2 lbs 1.6 oz)
Condition AssessmentGlass Body: Excellent vintage condition. The ruffled petal tips and outer walls are completely free of chips, cracks, or flea bites.Base Finishing: The bottom features a polished base ring showing light, random, age-appropriate shelf wear/scratches consistent with a genuine 60-year-old vintage item.Markings: Unsigned; original paper/foil factory label has been lost to time, which is standard for mid-century production.
This is an authentic mid-century vintage Murano hand-blown glass center bowl, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1950s or 1960s. The piece features a striking biomorphic, multi-petaled flower silhouette, showcasing a vibrant teal-emerald green interior layer cased inside a thick, clear glass exterior.A defining hallmark of this piece is the masterful execution of the bullicante technique, displaying an even grid of controlled, trapped air bubbles encapsulated within the glass wall. Weighing exactly 2.10 pounds, the bowl tapers elegantly from a heavy, solid core into organic ruffles, confirming its heritage as an artisan-blown studio piece rather than a heavy, modern machine-pressed import. The underside is finished with a flat, ground, and highly polished pontil base ring. It serves beautifully as a tabletop centerpiece, a vanity catch-all tray, or a heavy decorative art ashtray.
Physical SpecificationsOrigin: Murano, Venice, ItalyEra: c. 1950–1960Style: Mid-Century Modern Art GlassMaterial: Hand-Blown Soda Glass / Lead CrystalColorway: Teal Green / Turquoise & ClearTechnique: Bullicante (Controlled Bubbles) & Sommerso (Cased Glass)Width: 8 inches (at the widest points)Height: 4 inchesWeight: 2.10 lbs (2 lbs 1.6 oz)
Condition AssessmentGlass Body: Excellent vintage condition. The ruffled petal tips and outer walls are completely free of chips, cracks, or flea bites.Base Finishing: The bottom features a polished base ring showing light, random, age-appropriate shelf wear/scratches consistent with a genuine 60-year-old vintage item.Markings: Unsigned; original paper/foil factory label has been lost to time, which is standard for mid-century production.
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