Murano ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso, Italy circa 1962
The word 'Sommerso' means 'submerged' or 'sunken’. This means the Sommerso art involves submerging a blown article in crystal clear molten glass of a different colour. This technique was involved in Murano in 1930 by Carlo Scarpa. The process makes the Sommerso pieces some of the most collectible glass in the world.
Height: 7cm
Width: 12cm
Internal depth: 5cm
Condition report:
Excellent with tiniest chip to point as photographed. Does not detract.
Complimentary shipping. Taxes may apply.
Murano ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso, Italy circa 1962
The word 'Sommerso' means 'submerged' or 'sunken’. This means the Sommerso art involves submerging a blown article in crystal clear molten glass of a different colour. This technique was involved in Murano in 1930 by Carlo Scarpa. The process makes the Sommerso pieces some of the most collectible glass in the world.
Height: 7cm
Width: 12cm
Internal depth: 5cm
Condition report:
Excellent with tiniest chip to point as photographed. Does not detract.
Complimentary shipping. Taxes may apply.