Classic "Occhi" or "eyes" vase with alternating black and white murrines by Tobia Scarpa for the Venini glass company of Murano in Venice.
This range was started in 1960 and continues to be produced, such is its popularity. This example being from the early 1960s and bearing a very faint acid stamp.
Height 20 cm (8 inches)
Marks/signatures: Partial and very faint 3 line acid stamp - venini murano ITALIA
