Murano Millefiori Art Glass Vase

This is a mid-20th century Venetian art glass vase, likely originating from Murano, Italy. The vessel is constructed using the complex millefiori (thousand flowers) technique, where cross-sections of glass canes are fused together to create an intricate, multicolored floral mosaic. The vase features a bulbous body that tapers slightly before flaring into a distinctive 'handkerchief' or pulled-rim style top with deep red glass lining the interior. The exterior surface is a vibrant tapestry of primary and secondary colors including yellow, blue, red, green, and white murrine, accented with aventurine (gold-flecked) glass. Based on its style and construction, it likely dates to the 1950s or 1960s, reflecting the post-war boom in Italian art glass production. The glass appears to have a high-gloss finish with no visible chips or significant fractures in the photograph, though typical shelf wear on the base would be expected for an item of this vintage. The craftsmanship displays the characteristic fluidity of hand-blown Italian glass, with organic stretching of the murrine patterns near the neck and rim.

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