Murano Sommerso Turquoise Green Uranium Glass Stem Vase

Description

Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass stem vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of turquoise blue glass cased in uranium yellow 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, and it even glows brightly in normal sunlight! Still bears the original Hans Geismar import label.

Size

Measures approx 8.25 inches tall by 2.25 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.