Vintage Uranium Murano Glass Ashtray - Green Floral Hand Blown 1950s

Hand-blown art glass ashtray, representative of the glassmaking tradition of Murano, Italy, crafted in uranium glass. The piece features an organic floral design with wavy edges and three integrated dark glass rests.

History of the object:
This specimen belongs to the Mid-Century Modern design era, a period when Venetian masters experimented with biomorphic forms and special chemical compositions. The use of uranium dioxide in the glass mix gives the piece its characteristic vibrant green color and a neon green luminescence under ultraviolet light (blacklight).

Technical details:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique: Hand-blown glass (hot-formed)
- Diameter: Approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches)
- Height: Approximately 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Material: Uranium glass and dark/cobalt glass applications
- Condition: Excellent state of preservation; no cracks, chips, or signs of devitrification.

Valuation criteria:
An object of high importance for collectors of 20th-century art glass and fluorescent glass enthusiasts. Its sculptural design allows for both functional and decorative use in modernist interiors.