Murano Geode Blue & Turquoise Sommerso Glass Triangle Bowl

Description

Here is a wonderful 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 blue glass encased in paler blue glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 1.5 inches tall by 3.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a couple of fleabites to the rim, shown in final pictures.