Murano Style Hand-Blown Millefiori Ruffled Art Glass Vase

This is a hand-blown art glass vase characterized by a vibrantly colored, multi-tonal design in the Murano style. The piece features a wide, ruffled or 'handkerchief' rim that creates a dynamic, fluid silhouette. Its construction utilizes heavy, thick-walled glass with a translucent clear base layer infused with vibrant 'fazzoletto' and 'millefiori' inspired patterns. The color palette is dominated by bold reds, oranges, and yellows, which are punctuated by contrasting swirled accents of royal blue, cobalt, emerald green, and opaque white. The application of the colors appears as suspended, organic blobs and elongated streaks throughout the body of the vase. The overall shape starts from a solid, weighted circular base and flares outward toward the scalloped top. In terms of condition, the glass retains a high-gloss finish with no visible chips or significant fractures in the provided view, though some shelf wear on the bottom surface is typical for these pieces. The style suggests late 20th-century craftsmanship, likely between the 1970s and 1990s. While it lacks a visible signature or maker’s mark in this perspective, the quality of the glass distribution and the complexity of the color layering indicate a skilled glassmaker. The vase serves both a functional and decorative purpose, embodying a whimsical yet sophisticated aesthetic popular in mid-to-late century art glass collections.