Just in time for Christmas, a jewel of a bowl in glowing ruby red. This small vintage Murano glass bowl brings a festive splash of color to a coffee table, bedside table, or holiday display, with a simple rounded silhouette that feels right in every season.
Thick glass and a generous, smoothly rounded rim give it a substantial presence despite its petite size. Light passing through the bowl reveals brilliant scarlet tones, deepening to wine red where the glass is thickest. Its beauty lies in that combination of rich color, pleasing proportions, and an uncluttered shape.
Give it to someone who loves Italian glass, fill it with individually wrapped chocolates for a thoughtful hostess gift, or keep it somewhere you can enjoy its glow each day.
Measurements
Diameter: 4.25 inches / 10.8 cm
Height: 1.8 inches / 4.6 cm
Condition
Beautiful vintage presentation, with light surface wear consistent with age. Please review all images closely for details of the surface and base.
History of the Maker
The individual maker is unidentified. Murano, the Venetian island associated with generations of glassmaking, is celebrated for glass that combines expressive color with skilled handwork. This bowl’s restrained form allows its ruby red color and substantial glass to take center stage.
Ways to Use
Add a ruby red accent to a Christmas mantel or holiday table.
Hold rings, earrings, or cufflinks beside the bed.
Fill with individually wrapped candies.
Keep it on an entry table for small everyday treasures.
For an out-of-the-box idea, nestle a handwritten gift note inside and wrap the bowl in a beautiful ribbon—the wrapping becomes part of the gift.
Duty Notice
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.