Impressive red & gilt Venetian glass vase with hand painted decoration. Typically made on the island of Murano near the city. Traditionally it is made with a soda-lime "metal" and is typically elaborately decorated, with various "hot" glass-forming techniques, as well as gilding, enamel and engraving. Production has been concentrated on the island since the 13th century.
This vase stands 320mm high.