Murano/Venetian Purple & Uranium Green Sommerso Glass Vase

Description

A Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of purple 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 vase to glow a brilliant bright green in UV light.

Size

Measures approx 10.25 inches tall by 3.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a few tiny fleabites to the rim, shown in final pictures, and some minor surface scratches. Also, mentioned for accuracy, if you looks very closely indeed, the rim appears to be slightly bevelled, which may be the result of minor grinding/restoration, although this could have been done at the factory.