Sculpture That Switches On

A 1970s Murano egg lamp hand-blown in white opal glass, the signature swirl created by spinning the molten glass at a precise angle — a technique that takes years to master. The closed ovoid form makes it as much sculpture as lamp: unlit it reads as a pale stone object; lit, the whole egg glows evenly from within. The glass is intact with a honey-toned patina and only minor surface marks from fifty years of gentle use. Suits a console, plinth, hearth or bedroom floor.

Origin: Italy (Murano)
Era: c.1970s
Materials: Hand-blown white opal Murano glass
Dimensions: H 23cm
Attribution: Murano, unattributed
Condition: Glass intact, no chips or cracks. Excellent vintage condition with minor surface marks consistent with age. Can be rewired with modern components on request.
Use: Table / floor lamp; sculptural object

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