Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase

This is a hand-blown art glass vase featuring a striking bicolor sommerso technique, characterized by a vibrant cranberry pink gradient at the ruffled rim that transitions seamlessly into a lush emerald green base. The piece exhibits a heavy, thick-walled construction with a vertical optical ribbing or 'fazzoletto-lite' swirled texture that enhances light refraction and depth. The rim is elegantly scalloped and undulated, reminiscent of a blooming flower. The glass appears to be leaded crystal or high-quality soda-lime glass, given its clarity and saturated color. While no specific maker's mark is visible in the photograph, the style, weight, and color palette are highly indicative of mid-20th-century Venetian craftsmanship, likely from a Murano factory such as Seguso or Mandruzzato, dating from the late 1950s to the 1970s. The physical condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or substantial scratching, though minor shelf wear on the base would be expected. The craftsmanship is evident in the smooth color transition and the absence of large air bubbles within the glass matrix, indicating a high-quality artisanal production.