Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative personal ashtray / bowl. Documented to designer to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d' Arte. The piece is published in the company's book, model number 5739, and dated to 1939 (see photo). The design of the piece is referred to as "Rosso Pulegoso Oro Induto". Made with a technique of random small bubbles submerged inside layers of glass. The bowl is profusely filled with heavy gold leaf inside. Would make a great display piece on any desk or vanity. Art Deco, Mid-century era. The piece is being offered "As Is", with chips along the rim. Priced at half what i would usually list another like it. Measures: 2 3/4" across each side x 2 1/8" high.

Literature:
Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Glass Objects from Murano (1932-1973), by Marc Heiremans. Page 97 illustrates the bowl.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: For accuracy, there are chips of different sizes along the rim. I have photographed this, so please look at all the photos.

Origin:
Italy

Creator:
Brand: Murano; Designer: Flavio Poli

Materials & Techniques:
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Gold Leaf, Murano Glass, Venetian Glass

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; For accuracy, there are chips of different sizes along the rim. I have photographed this, so please look at all the photos.