Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Goldleaf Glass Vase

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass vase, 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 green & clear cased glass, with loads of gold leaf inclusions encased in the glass!

Size

Measures approx 4.5 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

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