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Murano Geode Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Figure Eight Bowl

Murano Geode Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Figure Eight Bowl
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Product Number: WS05060

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Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass 'geode' bowl/dish, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This piece was probably made by Archimede Seguso or possibly Cenedese. Very similar items by these makers are shown in the book Italian Glass: Century 20 by Leslie Pina. In a stunning combination of cherry red glass cased in a band of amber glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 2.25 inches tall by 4.75 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 picture.

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