Vintage AVEM Murano1950-60s AVEM Italian ArT GLaSs Basket FEATURES • Hand Blown/Lampwork • Sommerso • Zanfirico • DISCUSSION: Authentic Italian, Murano art glass satin basket with scalloped rim, by AVEM–circa 1950-60s. Decorated with the Zanfirico technique, alternating patterns of retortoli and latticino filigrana are covered in a clear glass layer (sommerso). A clear hoop handle was applied, and two clear floral medallions were applied. Impressed rigaree foot. In flash and natural light. Damage-free! • DIMENSIONS: 6½" tall (16.5 cm) x 6½" wide • WEIGHT: ¾-pound (340 g.) • CONDITION: Excellent Vintage: Free from any damage or restoration. In gift, or collector-grade, condition. Carbon spots are common and considered normal, we mention one inside on the bottom, for accuracy.
