Description:
Here is a magnificent, large 1950/60's Murano style Spanish freeform 'Selenium' glass heart-shaped sculpture bowl. In a stunning combination of ruby red glass encased in orange glass. Similar to uranium glass, but far less common, Selenium glass reacts when lit with UV light by glowing a bright orange or pink colour. This does not appear well on camera, but is significantly brighter to the naked eye (although not as bright as the glow from uranium glass). A metalloid element, Selenium (Se) resembles sulfur, and is used in the production of glass to remove the green tinge and to make ruby-coloured glass.

Made by Viartec THF. Multiple examples from this range can be found online with labels that read "Viartec Hand Made in Spain".
 
 
 
Measure approximately: 
Height 8 cm / 3 inches
Width 26 cm / 10 inches
Diameter 26 cm / 10 inches
 
Weight: 1.169 Kg
 
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks. There are some bubbles within the glass
 
Postage:
Every item will be packaged to my best ability, and all glass items will be in a box using suitable padding and packaging