Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Glass Swan Bowl

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass swan bowl/ashtray, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This piece was made by Barovier & Toso, part of the 'Cordonato Oro' range. Very similar pieces can be seen in the book 'Italian Glass' by Leslie Pina, pages 31 - 32. In a stunning combination of red & clear cased glass, with loads of gold leaf inclusions encased in the glass.

Size

Measures approx. 4.25 inches tall by 5.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a tiny nick to the base rim, shown in final picture.