This sommerso glass bowl from Murano, Italy, dates to the 1960s and exemplifies mid-century modern Italian artistry. The piece features an organic, asymmetrical geode-like form with a smoothly contoured interior and thick, rounded edges set on a solid base. Its core is a deep, vibrant ruby red encased in a clear glass layer with a subtle cool blue hue, creating the signature sommerso color gradient. The surface is highly polished and luminous, emphasizing the interplay of color and light within the mass of glass. There are no patterns or decorative motifs; the bowl relies on the purity of its color and form, in keeping with the modernist spirit of its era. Diameter is approximately 10.5 cm, height 5.5 cm. Condition is very good for its age, with a single flat chip below the upper rim and only minor signs of wear. This bowl speaks in the vibrant language of 1960s Italian dolce vita: the saturated ruby seems to float within cool transparency, as if a drop of color were suspended in a pool of light. Its irregular yet harmonious contours evoke the natural beauty of minerals, while the substantial weight of the glass conveys a sense of permanence and artistry. One can imagine it as a silent witness to the golden age of Murano, when glassmakers experimented boldly with color and form, transforming everyday objects into sculptural works of art. The bowl would work well as a striking accent on a low console table, a marble countertop, or alongside minimalist metal or wooden decor. It can be paired with other vintage glass objects—such as a clear vase or a geometric mid-century modern dish
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Height5 cm
Width10 cm
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Width10 cm
Height5 cm
Weight1 kg
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