This is a contemporary mouth-blown F. and M. Ballarin of Murano, Italy filigrana spirale vase in the form made famous by Fulvio Bianconi.
The vase is in excellent condition. It shows minimal age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with some small use.
The vase is baluster shaped, measuring 4.2 cm (1.7 inches) in diameter at the pouring rim and 8.5 cm (3.4 inches) in diameter at its widest point. The vase is made in spirals of yellow, green and blue glass. The vase is 18.7 cm (7.5 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. It retains its original plastic sticker for “F. & M. Ballarin snc Vetro made in Murano Italia Da Collezione” and is inscribed “A Ballarin” to the base.
Light soda glass. It weighs in at 125 g. (~ 4 1/2 oz.).
Quote item: 8092
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