Cobalt, Honeycombed

A Murano vase in vivid cobalt blue, blown into a mould to produce the deep, regular diamond pattern known as optic (or honeycomb) work, the slender amphora body rising to a flared neck with a wavy, ruffled rim — a finishing flourish that demonstrates the glassmaker's control. The interior is cased in a milky opaline that plays against the saturated exterior and deepens the pattern. Strong colour, serious technique, and an easy piece to place.

Origin: Italy (Murano)
Era: c.1970s
Materials: Mould-blown Murano glass, opaline interior
Dimensions: Please enquire for measurements
Attribution: Murano, unattributed
Condition: Very good vintage condition.
Use: Vase

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