Arte Nuova Murano Blue & Uranium Green Sommerso Glass Bowl

Description

A Venetian organic glass triangular ashtray bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Arte Nuova in the 1950's/60's, unmarked, but this design can be found online with a label which reads "Arte Nuova Murano, Pustetto & Zanetti, Made in Italy". In a stunning combination of blue glass cased in uranium yellow green glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique. The small amounts of uranium in the glass cause this bowl to glow a brilliant bright green in UV light.

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

Size

Measures approx 1.75 inches tall by 5.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a few small surface scratches, shown in final pictures.