Mid-Century Murano Style Art Glass Basket

This is an elegant decorative art glass basket, likely of mid-20th-century origin, showcasing the 'Somalso' technique popularized by Murano artisans in Italy. The piece features a striking bi-color composition, with a deep cobalt blue rim that seamlessly transitions into a translucent, clear glass body. Its architecture is defined by an organic, free-form scalloped bowl supported by a thick, fluted pedestal base. The most prominent feature is the bifurcated, overarching handle that curves gracefully from the sides to meet at a central scrolled peak. This handle is pulled and stretched while molten, a hallmark of hand-blown craftsmanship. The glass is clear with minimal visible inclusions, suggesting high-quality lead or soda-lime glass. No manufacturer's marks or signatures are immediately visible in the image, but the style is highly characteristic of Venetian makers such as Seguso or Archimede Seguso from the 1950s or 60s. The item appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or clouding visible, though minor 'bookshelf wear' or faint scratches on the bottom of the base would be expected for its age. The flowing lines and 'splashed' rim effect evoke the biomorphic aesthetics typical of the Mid-Century Modern period.