1950s AVeM Murano Bullicante Art Glass Pink Basket

Made on the island of Murano by the original Murano glassmasters, circa 1930s-1950s. Mid century hand blown thick, heavy, pink art glass basket with controlled bubbles, scalloped sides, ruffled edge, and applied clear glass handle. • AVEM Made in Italy Murano sticker • 8"t x 7.5"w x 5"d • 3lbs • Smooth bottom with polished pontil Note: There is a minor crack on the applied handle rose, which can be felt when you run your finger over it. There is also a couple flea bites. Please refer to photos. Arte Vetraria Muranese, or AVEM (A.Ve.M.) for short, was founded in 1932 by several glassblowers- Antonio Luigi Ferro, his son Egidio Ferro, Emilio Nason, and Galliano Ferro. Guilio Radi was technical director. Some early designs were created by the renowned painter Vittori Zecchin. M3-2