Murano Corroso and Uranium Glass Geode Bowl c1960

Description

Heading : Murano corroso and uranium glass geode bowl 
Date : c1960
Origin : Murano. Italy
Bowl Features : Red and uranium sommerso. The uranium glass has exposed to hydrofluoric acid with the ‘corosso’ (corroded) technique creating a textured exterior. 
Marks : None 
Type : Lead. uranium
Size : 5.3cm height. 13.6cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :1180 grams

This bowl was made by either Seguso or Cenedese. both manufacturers produced many geode bowls and utilised the Corroso technique. The glass was first covered with an irregular layer of wax with a sponge and then dipped into hydrofluoric acid. This technique is no longer deployed due to the associated health risks.