Murano, tall vase.

Murano, tall vase. Tall, slender vase in hand-blown glass with a teardrop-shaped body, long narrow neck and decorative layers in blue and yellow tones. Retains its original Murano label. Origin: Italy. Material: Hand-blown glass. Dimensions: H. 29 cm, D. 8 cm. Period: 1960s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Murano, near Venice, has been an international centre of glassmaking for centuries. During the 20th century, the island’s glassworks became particularly renowned for hand-blown art glass, combining traditional Venetian techniques with modern forms and distinctive colour combinations. In the 1950s and 60s, Murano glass achieved a prominent position in Italian and international design.