Mid-Century Modern Amethyst Sommerso Bud Vase

This is a hand-blown glass bud vase featuring a classic Mid-Century Modern silhouette. The piece is constructed using the Italian 'Sommerso' technique, where a core of deep amethyst or dark plum-colored glass is encased within a thick, solid layer of clear colorless glass at the base. The vase stands as a tall, slender cylinder that gently flares outward toward a weighted, bulbous clear glass foundation. The rim is delicately scalloped or tri-lobed, adding a decorative organic touch to the mouth. Physically, the glass exhibits high clarity and a smooth, polished surface finish typical of mid-20th-century art glass. No visible maker's marks or signatures are apparent in the image, though the style is synonymous with Murano (Italy) or Scandinavian glass houses like Aseda or Holmegaard from the 1960s. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips or cracks, although minor shelf wear on the bottom surface and small internal air bubbles (seeds) inherent to the blowing process may be present upon close inspection. The craftsmanship is evident in the balanced proportions and the seamless transition between the saturated interior color and the heavy clear casing.