Brand: Studio glass, attributed to Murano school or modern European glass atelier
Origin: Italy
Year/Period: Late 20th century (c. 1980s–1990s)
Material: Hand-blown art glass with mixed inclusions and iridescent surface
Size: Approx. 32 cm (height) × 12 cm (diameter)
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The “Desert Mirage” vase is a striking example of contemporary studio glass art, capturing the organic rhythm and tones of an arid landscape. Its bulbous vessel, streaked with ochre, sand, and green hues, evokes the fluidity of desert dunes and mirage reflections under the sun. The irregular lip adds a spontaneous, molten quality — a hallmark of true hand craftsmanship.
Resting atop an elegantly undulating stem that flows into a textured amber base, this piece balances between sculpture and vessel. The applied glass inclusions around its midsection resemble natural mineral formations, lending an earthy tactility to its luminous form. “Desert Mirage” embodies the meeting of earth and fire — a poetic study in both motion and stillness.
