LABELLED L Nason Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Vase

Description

A Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Still bears the original L Nason label, which reads "Murano, L Nason, Venezia". Very little is known about L Nason, they could have been a factory or a retailer. Based on the style of glass found with this label, some now think the latter is more likely. In a stunning combination of purple glass encased in blue glass, which is further encased in clear glass, using the Venetian developed sommerso technique.

Size

Measures approx 8.75 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a tiny nick and few tiny fleabites to the base rim, shown in final pictures. Also has a couple of small faint surface scratches.