Antique Murano Glass Goblet, 1950s

Strelitzia is a stunning Murano Tipetto Glass realised in the late 50s.
The Venetian Tipetto is a peculiar glass goblet, with showy decorations on the stem and belonging to the Venetian tradition of blown glass art.
The process of creating a piece like this consists of taking a glowing mass of glass and blowing into it with a very long straw, then putting the cluster back into the furnace, and withdrawing it out, and blowing, and putting it back in, and withdrawing it out, until it has the shape that satisfies the master.
Each Tipetto is a unique piece, in which you can touch the passion and hard work of the master glassmaker who made it. What really distinguishes a Venetian Tipetto from a somewhat extravagantly coloured chalice is the particular shape of the stem.

Measurements
Height : 27 cm / 10.6 inch
Top Diameter : 10 cm / 3.9 inch
Base Diameter : 10 cm / 3.9 inch