Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), ‘Murrina del serpente’ bowl, 1940
stylised serpent design in black, white and red with opaque murrine, cut surface
produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy; first production
5.8 x 33 x 23 cm
old label ‘VENINI S.A. MURANO’
excellent condition
LITERATURE
for a similar example see:
D. R. MacFadden, M. Barovier et al., Venetian Glass: The Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu Collection, exh. cat. New York: The American Craft Museum, Milano 2000.