Murano Geode Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Triangle Bowl

Description

Here is a wonderful large and heavy (1.4 kilos unpacked) 1950/60's Venetian glass 'geode' bowl/dish, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. These bowls were made by several manufacturers, including Archimede Seguso and Cenedese. Very similar items by these makers are shown in the book Italian Glass: Century 20 by Leslie Pina. In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in a band of blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Please note: the plastic stand is for display purposes only and is not included.

Size

Measures approx 2.75 inches tall by 6 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

No chips or cracks other than a faint impact mark / bruise to one corner below the rim, shown in final picture.