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Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to mid-century modern designer Alfredo Barbini. Crafted using the iconic Sommerso (submerged) method, which layers contrasting colors of glass without mixing them. Displays a multi-tone aquamarine, turquoise, and deep sea-blue core encased in a thick, clear outer border. Features a smooth, biomorphic organic shape with a heavy glass base, designed to serve as an ashtray, decorative bowl, or catchall There is shelf wear on the base of the piece where it makes contact, consistent with a piece from the 50’s/60’s