Mid-Century Purple & Amber Sommerso Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Attributed to Murano

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A sculptural vintage art-glass bowl or ashtray featuring a deep purple-to-cranberry interior surrounded by an amber-yellow layer and thick, clear … Read more A sculptural vintage art-glass bowl or ashtray featuring a deep purple-to-cranberry interior surrounded by an amber-yellow layer and thick, clear glass casing. Broad, polished geometric facets highlight the rich contrasting colors and create striking optical depth.

Likely Italian, circa 1960s–1970s, this substantial rectangular piece makes an elegant decorative accent or catchall. Its layered Sommerso construction and faceted form recall designs associated with Murano workshops such as Mandruzzato. Without a surviving maker’s label or documented provenance, attribution to a specific workshop remains unconfirmed.

Approximate dimensions: 4.7ʺ W × 3.1ʺ D × 2.4ʺ H (12 × 8 × 6 cm). See less