Marigold Carnival Glass Bowl Strawberry Pattern - 1970s

Decorative pressed glass bowl of the 'carnival glass' typology with an iridescent Marigold finish. The piece features the classic relief pattern of strawberries and leaves against a basketweave texture background, characteristic of mid-20th-century productions.

Object History: Carnival glass emerged in the early 20th century as an affordable alternative to hand-blown art glass. In the 1970s, various manufacturers revitalized these designs, using traditional molds and metallic salt vapors to recreate the rainbow luster over amber-based glass, achieving the orange tone known as Marigold.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Pressed glass with metallic salt treatment (iridization)
- Size: Diameter 21.7 cm (8.5 inches); Height 6.5 cm (2.5 inches)
- Weight: 500 g (1.1 lbs)
- Material: Glass
- Condition: Structurally sound. A small chip is noted on one of the peaks of the ruffled rim, as shown in the close-up photographs. The iridization remains uniform and without significant wear.

Value Criteria: An object of interest for the study of 20th-century pressing techniques and for collectors of fruit patterns in iridescent glass.