Description: AN EXTRAORDINARILY GORGEOUS Enormous Exquisite Vintage Murano Vessel Centerpiece or a bowl in a very rare color ( Purple opal color ) OUTSTANDING. I have seen glass blowers blow glass but to make something this size it took quite a few masters to make. The bowl is 17 " in long and stands 5" tall and 8” wide Beautiful Murano handblown lavender opal Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Take a minute and study the pictures. When the light shines thru this Art Glass piece it takes your breath away. Because of there size and weight I am going to have this bowl packed in double boxes with a lot of foam to ensure safe delivery Stunning for display or use. Large and exquisite hand blown Murano glass centerpiece bowl or dish from the 1950s in the form of sea shell ( seashell ) The sinuous shape and lovely color of this monumental bowl will be a splendid focal point on tabletop as well as shelf display. It is all at once functional and ornamental. GIANT SIZE = 17 inches by 8 inches and 5.5 inches high White spots in photos are light reflections Please check my other listing for Another rare color ( Turquoise blue with gold ) of the same shape Barbie in a bowl Please take the time to view all photos included in the listing for condition and details, they can be enlarged for a closer examination and should be part and parcel of the description. Often times images are significantly enlarged to show detail, please check the measurements carefully. If you have any further questions please feel free to ask! Thank you for looking and good luck Since centuries people from all over the world tried to steal the ancient art of Murano glass blowing with less success. The art of making Murano glass is deeply woven into the families of glass blowers living in the island of Murano. These Muranese families are the guardians of the ancient techniques of Murano glass blowing. The secret art of Murano glass creation is passed down from generation to generation within the family. Little kids as young as 12 years old are joining their fathers and grandfathers in the furnace to help them and learn the art of glass blowing. Thus, the ancient secrets and valuable knowledge cannot get in the wrong hands. WHAT IS MURANO GLASS? When people talk about Italian art glass or Venetian art glass, they are usually referring to the sculptures, vases, chandeliers and decorative glass objects made in the island of Murano, Italy. Murano is a small island in the lagoon of Venice, where the art of glassmaking has more than 1000 years of tradition. Only glassworks made in the island of Murano can be marketed as Murano glass artworks.
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Ridgewood, New York
End Time: 2025-02-06T18:37:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 58.55 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Production Style: Art Glass
Subject: Shell
Pattern: Shells
THIS HUGE HEAVY WORK OF ART: REQUIRES AN OVERSIZE BOX FOR SAFE SHIPPING
Type of Glass: Blown Glass
Color: Purple opal
Material: Glass
Subject/Theme: Bowl Vase Centerpiece
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Brand: Barbini
Type: Centerpiece
Country/Region of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
This Huge Masterpiece: Weighs about 7 Pounds!
City of Origin: Murano
