AVEM Murano Zanfirico Bizantino / Tutti Frutti Green Glass Bowl

Description

Here is an exquisite 1960's Venetian glass bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This piece was made by AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese), part of their "Bizantino" series (commonly referred to by collectors as "tutti-frutti") which was introduced in 1953. Similar items are shown in the book "AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese, Artistic Production 1932 - 1972" by Marc Heiremans (pages 106-109, 209, 218 and 222). Decorated with silver leaf, white zanfirico lattice filigree, twisted ribbon canes, and copper aventurine. All of this is surrounded with an outer casing of green glass, and an inner clear glass casing.

Please note: the plastic stand is for display purposes only and is not included.

Size

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

Condition

Has a small shallow nibble to the rim, shown in final picture.