Murano Geode Red & Turquoise Sommerso Glass Square Bowl

Murano Geode Red & Turquoise Sommerso Glass Square Bowl
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Product Number: WS09291

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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. 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 cherry red glass encased in blue glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

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

Size

Measures approx 2 inches tall by 3.25 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

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

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