Description
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass ashtray bowl, made on the island of
Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of green and amber cased glass. Made by
Arte Nuova / Pustetto & Zanetti, unmarked. The same design can be found online with their factory label with reads
"Arte Nuova Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World Fair Brussels 1958". The factory was open only for a relatively short time, from 1954 to 1965. Ref: [
click here].
Size
Measures approx 2.5 inches tall by 4.25 inches in diameter at widest point.
Condition
Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a couple of small surface scratches, shown in final picture.