Arte Nuova Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Pink & Uranium Sommerso Glass Bowl

Description

This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass ashtray bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of pink glass encased in uranium yellow glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the Venetian developed sommerso technique. Glows bright green in UV light. Made by Arte Nuova / Pustetto & Zanetti, unmarked, but I have had this same design before that had their factory label. Reference [click here].

Size

Measures approx 3.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a couple of really tiny fleabites to the edge of the base rim, shown in final picture, and not visible at all when on display.