Murano Gold Leaf & Bullicante Blue Glass Kidney Bowl

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass kidney shaped bowl/ashtray, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of blue & clear cased glass, with loads of gold leaf inclusions, and a controlled bubble effect called bullicante. The bullicante technique was invented by Archimede Seguso in 1936, and consists of multiple layers of tiny bubbles in controlled alignments, giving an effect like boiling water.

Size

Measures approx. 2 inches tall by 4.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some wear to the inside from use, shown in final picture.