Mandruzzato Sommerso Faceted Diamond Caviar Bowl, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s

A stunning Murano art glass bowl from the 1960s, hand-blown by Luigi Mandruzzato at the Molatura Vetri Murano furnace. Crafted in the sommerso technique—developed and perfected in Murano and famously advanced by designer Flavio Poli—this beautifully faceted, diamond-shaped piece is made of clear and grey Murano glass with a subtle greenish tint and features polished sides and top. A decorative, jewel-like object, it could even serve as a caviar bowl. The bowl remains in excellent condition, free from damage. Height: 2.25 in Diameter: 5 in. Luigi Mandruzzato (born 1934 on Murano) is one of the best-known names in Venetian glass craftsmanship. The Mandruzzato family furnace, founded in 1934, became renowned under his direction for its mastery of vetri molati – faceted, hand-cut glass. From the 1960s onward, the workshop developed its iconic geometric sommerso vases and bowls, admired for their bold colors, clear lines, and crystalline facets. Alongside Seguso Vetri d’Arte with Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, and Venini with designers like Scarpa and Bianconi, Mandruzzato’s creations defined the artistic vitality of Murano in the mid-20th century.