Mid-Century Modern Higgins Glass Decorative Fish Bowl/Platter

This is a vintage fused-glass decorative bowl or platter, stylized in the form of a fish, characteristic of the 'fusicital' glass technique developed by Michael and Frances Higgins. The piece features a vibrant, multi-colored palette including saturated primary and secondary tones of cobalt blue, bright orange, emerald green, and sunny yellow. The construction involves two layers of glass fused together with colored enamels sandwiched between them, a signature of Mid-Century Modern glass art. The fish form is abstract, with a pointed mouth area, a small circular blue 'eye' detail, and a tail end decorated with a series of rhythmic, vertical yellow and orange 'S' curved lines. The central reservoir shows heavy internal bubbling and cratering, an intentional textural effect typical of the Higgins kiln-firing process. Surfaces appear glossy and well-preserved with no visible chips or significant surface scratches, though light shelf wear on the base is expected. The piece likely dates to the 1950s or 1960s based on the style and color configuration. The craftsmanship is high-quality, exhibiting the smooth, softened edges and organic curves synonymous with the Illinois-based studio.