Galliano Ferro Murano Sommerso Purple & Uranium Glass Stem Vase

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass teardrop stem vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by Galliano Ferro. In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in uranium yellow green glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique. The small amounts of Uranium in the glass cause this vase to glow a brilliant bright green in UV light. Still bears the original Hans Geismar import label which reads "Lido, HG, Venetian Art Glass" and another generic label on the base which reads "Made in Italy".

Size

Measures approx 9.75 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.