Topic: Big, black stripey thing - bit like fat lava!

[Mr. Turnip]

Recently aqquired this whopper. It's 400mm high and quite thick 'n heavy. Bottom has been ground flat and has a matt finish. I've not been able to find anything quite like it in books or on 'net yet. The previous owner thought it was Murano but I don't know about that.

I've got quite a few things now with 'Murano' stickers on them and I don't believe any of them were actually made in Murano! Those Italians don't help themselves when it comes to credibility it would seem. As always any opinions greatly appreciated.

[Lustrousstone]

China is always my first thought for anything described as a "whopper" plus the matt ground base, the thick glass and the less than accurate banding.

(Your other recent vase was made in Italy, just not Murano)

[Mr. Turnip]

Thanks for that, yes China. I think I'll probably join you in that thought now. I think I'm going to remember your points this time so next time I see vases of this type I'll not need to ask again. I might keep the black one to remind me.