Sommerso Murano glass vase. Sommerso glass is a type of glass that is obtained by immersing the glass being processed in crucibles with different colors, the object is thus made up of several transparent layers differently colored even of great thickness, in use since the twentieth century. The color is an exceptional shade of red (a color very difficult to obtain in the furnace) with black ovals. The vase was made in 2009 and on the bottom bears the signature of Salviati. Founded in 1859, Salviati sits amongst the most prestigious glass manufacturers in Venice. Over 150 years of glass making knowledge and strong collaborations with international designers characterize a collection of timeless pieces of outstanding quality and design. Salviati today shows the ability to master the heritage of the Muranese legacy and explore the art of the possible. Salviati’s products are highly recognizable for their strong narrative, creativity, and distinctive design. They embody the Venetian tradition and interpret extraordinary making techniques in a contemporary way. Historically Salviati has worked with designers and artists with great sensibility and abilities to understand glass as a material.