Sommerso Vase in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960-1970

A sommerso vase in Murano glass executed according to the traditional technique of superposing layers of molten glass, requiring perfect mastery of hot work. This method achieves a depth of material and an optical density particularly remarkable, signatures of the great Muranese productions of the 20th century. The smoky amethyst hue, enclosed in a thick mass of clear glass, creates a subtle interplay of transparency and depth. The decoration is underlined by an architectural faceting with taut and clean lines, conferring on the piece an assertive sculptural presence. This vase belongs to the great tradition of formal research conducted at Murano in the 1960s-1970s, a period during which glass was envisaged as a true material of architecture and sculpture, beyond its purely decorative function. Perfect condition. No chips or nicks. Murano-Italy, 20th century, circa 1960-1970.