Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Murano Style Art Glass Bowl

This is a vintage hand-blown art glass bowl featuring a striking biomorphic, asymmetrical shape characteristic of the Mid-Century Modern era. The piece is constructed from thick glass using a technique that blends a vibrant, saturated orange interior with a pale yellow-to-white exterior, creating a swirl or 'calcedonia' effect. The rim is pulled and folded inward at one side to create a organic, shell-like or heart-shaped silhouette. Hand-blown craftsmanship is evident in the fluid movement of the color gradients and the soft, rounded edges of the rim. Based on the style, palette, and form, this piece likely originates from the 1960s or 1970s, reminiscent of Italian Murano or West Virginia glass makers like Viking or Kanawha. The condition appears excellent with a glossy finish; there are no visible chips, cracks, or heavy abrasions, though some light 'flea bites' or shelf wear on the bottom resting surface would be expected for an item of this age. The glass exhibits high clarity and light-refractive quality, typical of art-grade lead crystal or soda-lime glass composition. No maker's marks or signatures are visible in the photograph, which is common for art glass of this period that originally featured paper or foil labels.