Mdina Strata Vase c1976 (Michael Harris, Vincente and Ettore Boffo)
This striking vase by Mdina is called 'Strata' - evoking visual references to the layers of sedentary rock of Malta's ancient rocky terrain.
Mdina was established in Malta in 1968 and enjoyed rapid success. When Italian glassmakers Vincente and Ettore Boffo joined the company in 1971, they introduced Italian glassmaking techniques, and their influence is evident in this gorgeous example, which was in production for a short time from 1976 to around 1978.
The vase features a conical shape with a flat mouth. It has a yellow-green body, banded with an undulating 'strata' of teal and brown, sitting on a clear base. The vase is inscribed Mdina on the base.
This striking vase by Mdina is called 'Strata' - evoking visual references to the layers of sedentary rock of Malta's ancient rocky terrain.
Mdina was established in Malta in 1968 and enjoyed rapid success. When Italian glassmakers Vincente and Ettore Boffo joined the company in 1971, they introduced Italian glassmaking techniques, and their influence is evident in this gorgeous example, which was in production for a short time from 1976 to around 1978.
The vase features a conical shape with a flat mouth. It has a yellow-green body, banded with an undulating 'strata' of teal and brown, sitting on a clear base. The vase is inscribed Mdina on the base.
This striking vase by Mdina is called 'Strata' - evoking visual references to the layers of sedentary rock of Malta's ancient rocky terrain.
Mdina was established in Malta in 1968 and enjoyed rapid success. When Italian glassmakers Vincente and Ettore Boffo joined the company in 1971, they introduced Italian glassmaking techniques, and their influence is evident in this gorgeous example, which was in production for a short time from 1976 to around 1978.
The vase features a conical shape with a flat mouth. It has a yellow-green body, banded with an undulating 'strata' of teal and brown, sitting on a clear base. The vase is inscribed Mdina on the base.
· Strata vase by Mdina, Malta
· c1976-1978
· Yellow-green with teal and brown undulating band
· 11cm wide, 13cm high
· Inscribed to base
· Origin: Malta
