Vintage Handblown Venetian Art Glass Scavo Vase

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This is a mid-century handblown 'Scavo' Venetian art glass vase. Scavo means digging (up) and imitates ancient objects in the … more This is a mid-century handblown 'Scavo' Venetian art glass vase. Scavo means digging (up) and imitates ancient objects in the form and texture to those found in archaeological excavations. A special corrosive chemical is used on the surface of the glass piece to dissolve part of the finish to give it an etched or corroded look. This technique was invented by Alfredo Barbini and Cenedese in the 50s. Later, in the 70s, the technique was taken up by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. less