Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Dish - 1960

Exceptional piece, an authentic example of high Venetian glassmaking. This ashtray, a true manifesto of Italian design from the 1960s-1970s, embodies the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern movement. Expertise Technique - The Sommerso. This piece is crafted using the prestigious Sommerso technique ("submerged"). The master glassmaker has encapsulated a core of cobalt blue crystal with a rare chromatic density within a transparent crystalline layer. This process, requiring perfect thermal mastery, creates a striking optical depth effect, capturing light to diffuse it in vibrant azure reflections. Quality of Craftsmanship and Aesthetics. Its organic lines, with scalloped edges worked manually with pliers, highlight a highly precise artisanal shaping. The absence of a mould line and the ground lens-polished base confirm the authenticity of a high-end Murano production. Its intense colour, a signature of cobalt blue, makes it a centrepiece for a contemporary or vintage interior. Dimensions and Technical Precision. Dimensions: 14 cm (diagonal) X 11 cm (side) Height: 6 cm. Weight: 364 grams. Condition: Very good vintage condition, superficial signs of use. Crystal perfectly clear, without cloudiness or alteration. Hand-polished base authenticating its history. Each item is carefully prepared, protected by custom packaging ensuring intact delivery.