Murano Vintage Glass Ashtray

Stunning 1960’s Venitian hand-blown, organic shape, Made in Italy, perfect stand-alone showpiece, appetizer bowl, ashtray or for storage of small items.

Murano Glass: The process of making Murano glass differs from others. It requires a unique glassblowing process that is over 1000 years old. Rediscovered by local artisans who found the remains of ancient Roman glassware at the end of the first millennium, they continuously developed and enhanced the technique which has been relied upon ever since. When making the glass they mix it with other minerals which gives it its cool colours and designs. The liquid glass mixture is then mouth-blown and handcrafted by master glassmakers in elaborate steps using tools to mould, shape and polish the glass to create unique and beautiful designs. For this reason, high-end Murano Glass is called art glass.