Diamond-Shaped Murano Faceted Glass Sommerso Ashtray/Vide Poche by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy

Stunning mid-century modern murano glass sommerso diamond-shaped ashtray/vide poche by flavio poli for seguso (murano, italy, 1960s/1970s). Made of grey and transparent faceted glass. It is extremely decorative. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Height: 8 cm; length: 12 cm; width: 12 cm. Weight: 690 g. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, no nicks, no cracks. "sommerso" (italian for ''submerged'') is a technique developed in murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s-70s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly cased by a clear layer.