This is a very rare Celadon Opaline vase by the famous Fratelli Ferro studios, in our family collection for many decades. Probably from the 1940s or’50s judging from the two foil labels; we think it is a recreation of an ancient Venetian glass technique inspired by Ming dynasty jade and pottery vessels exported to Venice centuries ago. Most of the Murano pieces we see called “opaline” or’opalino are cased, with the inner layer made of opalescent or pearlescent glass. This exquisite piece is pure translucent celadon glass, thick in body and rising to the. Mouth to an amazing 1/8 thickness. Doubly amazing because it in wholly undamaged, issue-free, pristine condition. Only ware is on the labels from cleaning most probably. A bit of movement marking on the flat polished bottom is slight. We have data banks galore and cannot find another example of this type of Venetian glass though Ferro family studios are ancient, like the Barovier. And Toso families, companies that have teamed up over the years, especially during the 1930s. Really glows in the light! Wish it was bigger, but it is so rare and beautiful, size is irrelevant. About 6″h and about 3″w at most. This was blown in the basic balustrade shape. The pale blue label says “Opaline” “Flli Ferro” “Murano”, the partial gold generic label says “Made in Italy”. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases”. The seller is “ainoart” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Backstamp: Double label on side
- Product Line: Opaline
- Material: Glass
- Pattern: Classic
- Type: Vase
- Features: Decorative
- Color: Celadon green
- Subject: Design
- Origin: Venice
- Brand: Fratelli Ferro
- Production Style: Opaline
- Time Period Manufactured: 1950s