Handblown vintage italian murano empoli glass lidded dish

Very pretty mcm 1960s murano/ italian empoli rossini handblown glass candy jar, with intricate details. In a rich vibrant cobalt blue colour and clear glass. Handblown frivolous and hand decorated candy dish. Height 19" /27cm. Width 6.5”" /16cm. Mention italian glass and probably everyone’s mind immediately leaps to venice and murano. But there is another almost equally famous centre of italian glass making known as empoli in the florence region. Empoli's rossini glass is generally much simpler and does not have the intricately applied trim or decorations associated with venetian and murano pieces. The simple traditional styles of empoli glass were quickly adapted to the abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. It became hugely popular as a decorative home accent, and was exported across the world. Now they are highly sought after by international collectors.

Ref. : TRX4RUDV