Mid 20th Century Murano glass microbial bowl

         SOLD Copper metallic encased decor resembles micro-organisms.

Featuring organic styling from Italy's mid 20th century modernism era.

Hand blown encased glass. Inner layer is 'lattimo' (milk or white in Italian) and outer layer is 'cristallo' (clear). Cased between the layers is copper 'aventurine', real metallic particles arranged to form microbial-like decor.

1950s Murano glass bowls often doubled as ashtrays and the designers cleverly incorporated hidden rests. This ashtray bowl has small rests on each valley of the rim's petals.  Will balance cigarettes and smaller smokes.

When not in ash service,this lovely and interesting art glass bowl can be used as a candleholder (always remove new metal parts on contemporary candles before using with vintage glass), catch-all, candy bowl, etc.

The aventurine glitters and glows, but does not show well in images because of the metal particle reflections.  See the center of images 4 & 5 for a glimpse of the glitter.  Measures 8.25" round and 1.75" deep.  Weighs 1.75 lbs.

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