Murano Millefiori Art Glass Vase

A stunning hand-blown Murano glass vase featuring an intricate 'millefiori' (thousand flowers) mosaic pattern. The vessel is formed from a spherical, bulbous body that transitions into a tall, flared neck with a distinct red-rimmed lip. The surface is densely packed with fused murrine canes in a vibrant array of colors, primarily featuring yellow, red, white, and blue floral and star-like motifs. As the glass was blown and stretched to form the neck, the millefiori canes have been elongated into beautiful, multicolored striated lines, creating a dynamic visual contrast between the static floral body and the organic flow of the neck. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of skill typical of mid-20th-century Venetian glassmaking, possibly from the Fratelli Toso or Venini workshops. The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or major chips, exhibiting a polished pontil mark on the base (not fully visible but implied by the construction). The colors remain vivid, and the surface shows a high-gloss finish characteristic of quality lead-free soda-lime glass. This piece likely dates from the 1950s to the 1970s and serves as a prime example of Italian art glass tradition.

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