Amethyst blown glass bubble ice carafe Biot

📦 Condition. As new ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No chips, no cracks, no significant visible scratches. Item in perfect condition. ✨ The item. An iconic piece from the Verrerie de Biot: the ice carafe made of mouth-blown glass, in its characteristic amethyst colour. Its round shape and side ring give it an inimitable charm, typical of Provençal craftsmanship from the 1960s-70s. A piece that is both functional and decorative, perfect for enhancing a summer table or dressing a bohemian and colourful interior. Type: Ice carafe (with side ring and blown glass disc) Material: Mouth-blown glass, bubbled (micro-bubbles of air within the mass) Decoration: Solid, amethyst colour / translucent mauve purple. Era: 1960-1980, traditional production. Height: ~21 cm. 🏺 The Verrerie de Biot. Founded in 1956 in the medieval village of Biot (Alpes-Maritimes), the Verrerie de Biot is one of the most renowned mouth-blown glass houses in France. It perpetuates an ancestral technique of mouth-blown glass, recognisable by its inclusions of micro-bubbles of air trapped within the mass. Its vibrant colours — amethyst, blue, green, golden yellow — have become a symbol of Mediterranean style. Pieces signed BIOT are highly sought after by collectors and decorators. 🔏 Marking under the item. Engraved signature "BIOT" on the bottom of the piece. 🏷️ Tags. Mouth-blown glass, Biot, ice carafe, amethyst, purple, bubbled, glassware, Provence, vintage, 60s, handmade, decoration.