Large twisted blue vase made of Empoli glass, Tuscany, Florence (1950, Italy)

Large twisted vase in Murano style from Empoli, Tuscany, Florence region, by Cristallerie Fratelli Betti, imported by Alrose (1950, Italy). Organic shape. Shades of blue: bluish white, sky blue, azure blue, navy blue. Delicate craftsmanship characterising the skill and excellence of Florentine glassmakers, the renown of the glassworks in the region, inspired by the Venetian excellence of Murano, dating back to the 16th century. Handcrafted, hand-blown glass, unique piece, in excellent condition. Uncommon model with its flared and flat neck. (Typically, models from this glassworks feature a free-form neck.) Height: 33 cm. (/13 in.) Width: 13.5 cm. (/5.3 in.) Depth: 13 cm. (/5.1 in.) Weight: 1.7 kg. (/3.75 lb.) A reminder of another era, this object may show some signs of age.