Murano Faceted Red & Uranium Green Sommerso Glass Block Vase

Description

Here is a wonderful Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This style of glassware is usually attributed to Mandruzzato. In a stunning combination of red glass cased in a band of uranium green glass, which is further encased in an angular block of smoky grey glass, using the renowned Venetian sommerso technique. Glows bright green in UV light.

Size

Measures approx 6 inches tall by 1.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a nibble to one side edge just below the rim, and a tiny dimpled nick / flaw to the outside rim edge, all shown in final pictures.