{"product_id":"pair-turquoise-aventurine-murano-glass-covered-jars-jpg","title":"Pair of Turquoise and Gold Aventurine Covered Glass Jars, Murano – 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePair of Turquoise and Gold Aventurine Covered Glass Jars, Murano – 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eElegant pair of large \u003cb\u003eturquoise blown glass covered jars\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a particularly decorative multilayer construction with a turquoise outer layer, opaque white interior, controlled inclusions within the glass and \u003cb\u003egold metallic aventurine-like inclusions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach jar is topped with a matching lid finished with a clear glass knob. The combination of turquoise, opaque white and scattered gold inclusions creates remarkable depth and changing reflections depending on the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBased on their technique and decorative vocabulary, the pieces can be \u003cb\u003eattributed to Italian glassmaking in the Murano tradition\u003c\/b\u003e, probably dating from the second half of the 20th century. No signature, label or archival documentation has been found, and the attribution therefore remains cautious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe glass also displays a \u003cb\u003estrong green fluorescence under 365 nm UV light\u003c\/b\u003e, including some of the transparent areas. This reaction is mentioned descriptively only; the precise fluorescent component has not been scientifically identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eObject:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of covered jars \/ decorative vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttributed origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Italy, Murano glassmaking tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Probably second half of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Multilayer blown glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColors:\u003c\/b\u003e Turquoise, opaque white and clear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold metallic \/ aventurine-like inclusions and controlled inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinials:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUV reaction:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong green fluorescence under 365 nm UV light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e No signature or label identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 27 cm \/ 10.6 in each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. Minor surface marks and small irregularities consistent with age and the handmade glassmaking process. Internal bubbles and variations are inherent to the manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eREF :\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNT1960826\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEST49","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55175590609238,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6317\/0390\/files\/pair-turquoise-aventurine-murano-glass-covered-jars-1_jpg.jpg?v=1788277408","url":"https:\/\/nest49.net\/en\/products\/pair-turquoise-aventurine-murano-glass-covered-jars-jpg","provider":"NEST49","version":"1.0","type":"link"}