{"product_id":"vecchia-murano-cobalt-24k-gold-vase","title":"Vecchia Murano Cobalt 24k Gold Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-20th Century\/Murano, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production of cobalt blue glass enhanced with intricate gold leaf decorations has a rich tradition in Italian glassmaking regions such as Venice and Murano. Artisans utilized rich metallic oxides to achieve the deep, vibrant blue coloration before applying fine gold enamels by hand. These decorative pieces became immensely popular souvenirs and export items throughout the mid-20th century.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCraftsmen often drew inspiration from historical Renaissance and Baroque motifs, incorporating delicate swags, floral garlands, and scrollwork into the surface design. Each piece required skilled hand-painting and multiple firings to adhere the precious metal accents permanently to the glass body. Today, these vibrant vessels remain cherished examples of mid-century Italian decorative art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902737879125,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/9A447861-046A-499B-B356-DB10EBE3874E.jpg?v=1787519514","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/vecchia-murano-cobalt-24k-gold-vase","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}