{"product_id":"decorative-art-glass-rare-murano-mid-century-scavo-lidded-glass-urn","title":"Decorative Art Glass: Rare Murano Mid-Century \"Scavo\" Lidded Glass Urn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deeply soulful, poetic masterwork of Italian post-war design, this large, lidded art glass urn is a spectacular testament to the historic glasshouses of Murano, Venice. Hand-blown utilizing the secretive, ancient-revival \"Scavo\" technique, the translucent glass body is enveloped in a dense, chemically fused matte-white incrustation that perfectly mimics the weathered, mineral-scaled surface of a Roman or Etruscan artifact excavated from volcanic soil. The classical neoclassical amphora form features dual hand-applied loop side handles and is accompanied by its ultra-rare, matching original high-domed glass lid with an elegant spun knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific piece carries a dramatic, highly conversational history. The main body exhibits an extensive, honest structural fracture that has been creatively stabilized on the interior basin with a native layer of orange candle wax by a previous custodian. Rather than detracting from its presence, this historic stabilization allows the vessel to function perfectly as an architectural display lantern. When illuminated from within by a modern wireless battery-operated candle, the crack acts as an organic fault line, casting a warm, magical amber glow through the heavily textured glass walls. It stands as an exceptional, highly evocative curiosity for a discerning interior archive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Premium luxury Murano art glass display centre-urn or lidded confectionery jar. Alternate suggested use: A high-impact atmospheric console lantern lit with a battery-operated LED candle, or a dramatic centrepiece curiosity for an eclectic library or mantle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029180629190,"sku":"Listing 089-August-2026","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Mid-CenturyMuranoScavoLiddedGlassUrn_madeinMurano_Italy_21.jpg?v=1788197109","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/decorative-art-glass-rare-murano-mid-century-scavo-lidded-glass-urn","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}