Cristallo Venezia CCC Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

Description

Here is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass sculpture bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Most likely made by the Cristallo Venezia CCC glassworks. A very similar design can be found online with a label that reads "Cristallo Venezia, CCC". Reference: [click here]. To see some other labelled examples, please see my Pinterest board [here]. In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the Venetian developed sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 4.5 inches tall by 11 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a couple of nicks to the base rim, shown in final picture.