Yalos Murano Italy Iridescent Spiral Centerpiece 16” Art Glass Bowl

This clear and brown art bowl is approximately 3.25” high and 16” wide. The iridescence is limited to the center bottom as shown in the photos. The Yalos mark is somewhat worn off and is enhanced in the last photo. In 1291 the Venetian government ordered the glassmakers of Venice to relocate to Murano as a precautionary measure to avert a huge fire. Making Murano glass requires a special glassblowing process that is over 1000 years old. When making the glass they mix it with other minerals which gives it its funky colours and vibrant designs. The resulting liquid glass mixture is then mouth-blown and then handcrafted by master glassmakers in a series of elaborate steps. They used tools to mould, shape and polish the glass to create unique and beautiful designs. For this reason, high-end Murano Glass is called art glass. How is Murano Glass made? The typical Murano glass is made of silica and requires great accuracy! Using silica, soda, lime and potassium glassmakers will begin to heat up the elements so they melt together. They do this in a special furnace at a temperature of 1500 degrees Celcius, until it reaches a liquid state Questions? Leave a comment below!