Murano Aventurine Art Glass Vase

This item is a hand-blown Murano art glass vase featuring a classic ovoid body, a tapered neck, and a slightly flared, rimmed mouth. The piece is crafted using a complex layering technique, showcasing vertical, wavy swirled ribbons in shades of amber, honey, and cream. A defining characteristic is the heavy inclusion of aventurine (goldstone) flecks, which create a glittering, metallic copper-gold effect throughout the glass. The mouth of the vase features an opaque white interior casing, while the rim and circular foot appear to be finished in a contrasting dark tortoiseshell or deep obsidian glass with red-brown mottling. Given the color palette and material, this vase likely dates to the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s), a period when Venetian glassmakers frequently incorporated aventurine and internal ribbing. The craftsmanship is high, indicated by the symmetry of the vessel and the fluid distribution of the metallic inclusions. Condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or surface scratches, though light shelf wear on the base is expected for a vintage glass piece of this age.

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