New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Leaf Bowl

Manufacturer Venini & C. (Italian, founded 1921)

Designer Tyra Lundgren (Swedish, 1897 - 1979)

CultureSwedish | Italian

Dateca. 1938

MediumBlown glass | Filigree

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 11 13/16 in. (14.6 x 14 x 30 cm)

InscribedAcid Stamped: VENINI MURANO

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.49

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DescriptionThis is a white and clear glass FILIGRANE bowl in the shape of a large, deep leaf. There is a second, much smaller leaf attached to the stem of the bowl (The stem also serves as a handle). The whole bowl is lightly iridized. This bowl is similar to Venini model number 2697.

Label TextDesigned by Tyra Lundgren Swedish (1897-1979) for Venini & C., Venice, Italy Leaf Bowl, ca. 1938 Blown glass with filigree Gift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler 97.42.49 Tyra Lundgren was the first woman to design glass for Venini & C. Traditionally, glass factories were male dominated. Her elegant leaf-shaped bowls were executed in a wide variety of color combinations