Large Sommerso Diamond Faceted 'Geode' Murano Glass Bowl by Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s

Stellar sommerso diamond faceted 'geode' murano glass bowl by alessandro mandruzzato (italy, 1970s). Made of very thick and heavy blue glass cased in a layer of clear glass. Honeycomb diamond faceted pattern on the exterior and flat cut polished top. High quality craftsmanship and extremely decorative object. It perfectly works as a bowl or catch-all. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Very large model (usually the ones offered on the market are smaller). Diameter: 15.5 cm; height: 7.5 cm. Quite heavy: 1.5 kg. Very good vintage condition, usual light wear consistent with age and use at the bottom. "sommerso" (italian for ''submerged'') is a technique developed in murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s-70s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly cased by a clear layer.

Ref. : 5P66BSKK