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Large exquisite blown glass owl vase from the mod mid-20th century.
Hand-blown amber glass with applied hand-tooled face and feet.
Made by Empoli Glass, Italy, 1960's.

Retro Mod Italian Empoli Blown Glass Owl Vase

glass era and style Mid-century mod pulled glass flower pitcher.

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Retro Mod Italian Empoli Blown Glass Owl Vase

Large exquisite blown glass owl vase from the mod mid-20th century. Hand-blown amber glass with applied hand-tooled face and feet. Made by Empoli Glass, Italy, 1960’s.

LARGE Measures 10.25″ tall, 5.75″ at widest and weighs 5.75 lbs. Very original, detailed design – excellent craftmanship. In excellent condition. Glass is clean and brilliant.

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