Vintage Murano Sommerso Glass Gondola Bowl

<p>Murano Sommerso gondola dish, created in Venice, Italy, during the 1960s or 1970s. The design utilizes the Sommerso (submerged) technique, where layers of contrasting colored glass - in this case, cobalt blue and vibrant red - are encased within a thick, clear glass outer layer.</p><p>Form: The &amp;quot;gondola&amp;quot; shape is a classic Murano design often produced as a souvenir or functional piece like an ashtray or centerpiece bowl.</p><p>Label and Signature: The gold foil label visible on the right fin of the boat is a traditional indicator of Murano origin. The cursive etching in the center, typically reading &amp;quot;Venezia&amp;quot; (Venice) or a master&amp;#39;s name, is common for pieces intended for the tourism market or high-end galleries.</p><p>Technique: The layered blue and red colors indicate the use of Sommerso, a hallmark of 20th-century Murano glassmaking. Authentic pieces often show small, natural imperfections like tiny air bubbles or slight asymmetries that prove they were hand-blown rather than mass-produced.</p><p>Approx 11.5&amp;quot; W x 4.5&amp;quot; H</p><p>Weight 1.5lb</p>