Sommerso Murano glass mid-century ashtray, Italy 1960s

Mid-century Murano sommerso glass ashtray small bowl - Italy, 1960s. ’’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 cased by a clear layer. Red and clear glass. Height: 7 cm; width: 13 cm; depth: 13 cm. Excellent vintage condition.