Sommerso Flavio Poli Murano 1960 Ashtray Bowl

Pocket bowl or ashtray in organic shape made in the 1960s by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano). With a height of 5.5 cm, a width of 13 cm, a remarkable wall thickness of 2 cm, and a weight of 939 g, this piece illustrates a sophisticated multi-layer Sommerso technique. The process involves shaping a central core of ultramarine blue glass, wrapped in an intermediate layer of ruby red, all encased in a thick outer shell of powder pink under a transparent crystal layer. This complex layering creates striking three-dimensional optical refraction and changing light gradients depending on the angle of observation. The asymmetrical silhouette is carved and pinched to form ergonomic reserves. The circular base is carefully polished flat. The condition is rare for an object of this age: the piece is in perfect condition, free from any chips or cracks, preserving the sharpness of its forms and the original brilliance of its polish. Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm|Width 13 cm|Thickness 2 cm|Weight: 939 g. 📦 SHIPPING: Custom secure packaging (double corrugated, dense individual cushioning) suitable for heavy art glass pieces.