Art & Home Decor

Item Description

Large "Naia flat barrel bottle open top vase" made by Mdina Glass, producers of handmade glassware based on the island of Malta, right in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. Mdina Glass has been producing high quality, artistic glassware since 1968.

This mouth-blown vase, from the Naia range, is bold, bright and beautiful with hues of brown, orange and purple. It measures approximately 20cm wide at it's widest point and stands at around 62cm high. Measurements are approximate as these items are handmade and not created from a mould.

Ever since it opened the island's first glass factory way back in 1968, Mdina Glass has endeavoured to establish and maintain a reputation for artistic innovation, quality and consistency in each and every individual piece of glassware produced by its artisans. The Mdina Glass collection of handmade products, made by its specialist craftsmen, includes myriad items designed to bring light and colour to your home, ranging from vases, lampshades, dinner sets, glass tiles, serving bowls and plates, to table tops, decorative tiles, window panes and house-names.

Various techniques are utilised to create the vast array of artwork. Apart from glassblowing and the free shaping of solid pieces, Mdina Glass artisans have also been at the forefront in the introduction of new techniques on the island, as was the case with lampworking in 1990 and glass fusion in 1995. Whatever the technique utilised, however, each piece of Mdina Glass ultimately reflects the freedom of expression, artistic versatility and fine craftsmanship of its people. None of the company's glasswares is the product of a single person or idea. Its creations bring out the best of the material itself as well as the talents of highly skilled craftsmen and artists who handcraft each and every item.

The exceptional high standard, quality and design interpretation of these glassware products have made them highly sought after by both locals and visitors. Indeed, Mdina Glass products are getting pride of place in the homes of many who have come to appreciate these as individual masterpieces which can transform the look of one's home. The infinite variety of items on offer and the exciting shades and colours in which they are presented have also made them popular gift options, particularly for weddings.

To watch Mdina Glass artisans at work and learn more about them view this exciting video:

Item Special Note

Will be shipped directly to winning bidder from Mdina Glass -- shipping and insurance costs must be borne by the recipient in advance of dispatch. Shipping weight when packed is approx. 9.5kg (approx. 20lb).

The estimated value of the vase has been converted from Euros (139.5) and may not be exact as conversion rates can change throughout the auction.

To learn more about Mdina Glass or to inquire about shipping costs, visit https://www.mdinaglass.com.mt/

Following the auction close, the winner of this auction item will receive a gift certificate via e-mail with all the information need to claim their Beautiful Vase!