Infuse your desk or shelving display with the master craftsmanship of Italian art glass. This substantial hand-blown pear features a rich emerald green core enveloped in a heavy clear glass casing filled with a perfectly controlled bullicante bubble pattern.
- Size: 6.5 inches high by 4.25 inches wide (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1970s
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Eclectic Boho
- Condition: Excellent condition with no notable surface wear and beautifully ground flat display spots
- Extra notes: This piece is designed with ground flat spots on both the bottom and the side, giving you multiple ways to securely tilt or stand this heavy figural sculpture in your display.
Hailing from the historic glassmaking island of Murano, Italy, this piece showcases the iconic bullicante technique, which requires the glass artisan to systematically trap air bubbles using a spiked metallic mold during the blowing process. The controlled, grid-like pattern of bubbles adds incredible depth and texture to the piece as it catches the light. Unmarked as is typical for many imported Italian glass decor items of the mid-to-late twentieth century, this vibrant fruit sculpture beautifully balances playful organic form with sophisticated technical execution.