Mid-Century Modern Murano-Style Sommerso Amethyst Glass Bud Vase

This is a tall, slender glass bud vase created using the 'Sommerso' (submerged) technique, a method synonymous with Murano glassmaking. The piece features a deep amethyst or dark purple core encased in a thick, clear crystal glass outer layer. The base is expertly crafted into a 'toe-foot' or lobed design with six distinct rounded protrusions that provide stability. These clear glass lobes transition smoothly into a tall, pinched neck that flares out at the rim into a tri-lobed, organic, or petal-like opening. The construction shows high-quality craftsmanship, characterized by the clarity of the glass and the precise layering of colors. Physically, the vase stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall. While no specific maker's marks are visible in the image, the style and form are consistent with the mid-20th-century work of Italian glass houses such as Seguso or Mandruzzato from the 1960s. The overall condition appears excellent, exhibiting high reflectivity and clear transparency; however, typical shelf wear or minor 'flea bites' to the base might be expected upon close physical inspection. The fluid, vertical lines and dark interior core create a sophisticated silhouette typical of the Space Age and Retro-Modern periods.