Murano Scavo Glass Amphora Vase by Oggetti Italy

A sculptural vintage Murano glass amphora vase by Oggetti, Italy, distinguished by its monumental form, architectural handles, and richly textured Scavo glass surface. Measuring approximately 13 inches tall, the vase draws inspiration from ancient Roman and Mediterranean vessels while interpreting the classical amphora through the lens of 20th-century Italian glass design. The substantial body rises from a narrow foot into a rounded belly and flared neck, framed by two dramatic angular handles. Its warm earth-toned glass is treated using the traditional Scavo technique, which creates the characteristic matte, weathered surface associated with glass that has been excavated after centuries underground. The resulting finish deliberately gives the piece the appearance and texture of an archaeological artifact. Produced for Oggetti in Italy, the vase represents the period in which Murano glassmakers increasingly looked to ancient forms and experimental surface treatments to create objects that blurred the distinction between decorative art and sculpture. The combination of its generous scale, unusual silhouette, and heavily textured surface makes this a particularly compelling example of vintage Italian Murano glass equally suited to holding branches or flowers or standing entirely on its own as a sculptural object.