Leaf Bowl by Seguso 1950s Murano Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Leaf Bowl by Seguso 1950’s

Beautiful handblown glass decorated with controlled bubbles and flecks of gold. Superb late 1940’s to 1950’s Murano Archimede Seguso art glass. Handblown Murano glass from mid-20th century Italy.Archimede Seguso comes from a long line of Italian glassmakers and is known as “the master of the inner reflective power of glass”.

The gold is heavy in the center and and thins as it veils up the walls to the rims. The rich gold fleck decor was blown with the glass and is called “aventurine” or “aventurina”. The controlled bubbles spiral up from the center. The Italians called this technique “Bullicante” and they were masters at this difficult decor.

Heavy glass and deep bowl. Weighs just under 3 lbs. Measures 8″ long, 7″ wide and 2.75″ deep. This bowl has heavy bottom-wear, caused by rubbing against surfaces for the past 60 years. Bottom-wear is expected on heavy vintage glass.

In good condition. Has a bump under the tip of the spout. It can’t be seen in normal view, but when turned upside down you can see where it has bumped the surface. It is a small and has been polished smooth. Can’t be seen unless looked for. Item is priced accordingly.