Murano Style Sommerso Art Glass Cat Figurine

This is a hand-blown art glass figurine depicting a stylized cat looking upward. The piece is executed in the 'sommerso' (submerged) technique, featuring a core of deep plum or amethyst-colored glass encased within a thick layer of clear crystal. The glass displays a high degree of transparency and brilliance. The cat's head is tilted back at a dramatic angle, featuring large, applied murrine-style eyes with yellow and black detail. The ears are curved downward in a whimsical, stylized fashion. A notable feature is the presence of gold aventurine flecks or leafing suspended within the darker glass sections, particularly along the back and tail, which provides a shimmering effect typical of mid-20th-century Venetian glasswork. The base is ground flat and polished for stability. The overall craftsmanship suggests a Mid-Century Modern influence, likely originating from Murano, Italy, or a high-quality Scandinavian glasshouse. In terms of condition, the glass appears to be in good vintage state with no visible cracks or large chips; however, there is expected light shelf wear on the underside of the base. The piece lacks visible maker's marks or signatures in the photograph, which is common for many exported Murano pieces of the 1960s era.