Murano Venetian Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Jug / Vase

Description

A tall Venetian glass stem vase in the style of a jug, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of green glass cased in amber glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 12 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a bevelled area to one side of the base rim, shown in final picture. This could be the result of restoration (chips ground and polished out) or just the way it was made at the factory. Mentioned for accuracy, but barely noticeable.