Italian Tortoiseshell Art Glass Vase Gilded bearing witness to the artisan's

bearing witness to the artisan's touch

hinting at the set's past use and enjoyment

providing an exceptional study in repetitive natural geometry

The delicate black line work

Italian Tortoiseshell Art Glass Vase Gilded bearing witness to the artisan's10 3 4Diameter x 8H This Italian hand blown art glass vase is a sophisticated example of organic texture and warmth, likely originating from the historic workshops of Murano or the Maestri Vetrai of Empoli during the late twentieth century. Reflecting the tartaruga or tortoiseshell style that became a staple of Italian luxury export, the piece features a rich amber body mottled with deep espresso toned spots to create a rhythmic, leopard like pattern.