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AVEM Murano Zanfirico Bizantino / Tutti Frutti Green Glass Bowl

  • Product Number: WS14437
Product Number: WS14437

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Description

Here is an exquisite 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass bowl/ashtray, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), part of their "Bizantino" series (commonly referred to by collectors as "tutti-frutti") which was introduced in 1953. Similar items are shown in the book "AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932 - 1972" by Marc Heiremans (pages 106-109, 209, 218 and 222). The pattern number for this shape is given as 12065/M on page 209. Decorated with silver leaf, patches of copper aventurine, white zanfirico lattice filigree, twisted ribbon canes, and multicoloured murrine canes. All of this is surrounded with an outer casing of green glass.

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

Size

Measures approx 2 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

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

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