Vintage Murano Bullicante & Sommerso glass ashtray, Italy 1960s

Beautiful large sommerso & bullicante Murano glass ashtray or bowl (Italy, 1960s). Controlled bubble effect known as ’’bullicante’’ encased in the glass. ’’Sommerso’’ is a technique developed in Murano in the 1930s which became very popular in the 1950s60s. The result is a glass with contrasting colours that is commonly caused by a clear layer. Colours: blue, light blue and clear. Height: 6 cm; diameter (max): 17 cm; width: 14 cm; depth: 14 cm. Excellent vintage condition.