Rare Murano glass footed bowl

Very large glass bowl on a Murano foot. Very rare in this state of preservation. Pretty colours and very fine opening. Murano glass objects are of great monetary and artistic value. For centuries, on the island of Murano, glass artists have pushed the boundaries of traditional glassmaking with the boldest and most innovative ideas of contemporary creation. The transparency of glass attracts light, which is itself an element of sculpture. Its refraction and reflections transform the glass by altering its colour and intensity, diffusing from one surface to another. Glass objects allow Murano artists to work visually with light, forms, and materials. Unless they are broken or melted down, these objects are true eternal works: they do not deteriorate, oxidise, or decompose. Therefore, artists not only preserve but also increase their value over time. What is Murano glass? The art of Italian or Venetian glass usually refers to sculptures, vases, chandeliers, and other decorative glass objects made on the island of Murano, Italy. Murano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, where the art of glassmaking has over 1,000 years of tradition.