Vintage Mdina Art Glass Obelisk Sculpture.
Handcrafted in Malta during the foundational late 1960s to 1970s period, this iconic "Sand & Sea" design beautifully captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its swirling inclusions of deep ocean blue, sea green, and warm golden amber tones.
This is a substantial, heavy studio art glass piece with a commanding presence. It features the classic three-sided pyramid obelisk form, designed to catch and refract light from every angle.
This particular example is highly collectible as it retains its original vintage foil Mdina label on the side and features the hand-etched vintage "Mdina" signature on the smoothly ground, polished base.
Item Specifications:
• Maker: Mdina Glass (Malta)
• Designer: Michael Harris era
• Era: Circa late 1960s – 1970s
• Pattern: Sand & Sea
• Height: Approximately 20 cm (approx. 8 inches)
• Weight: 1.17 kg (unpacked)
Condition:
Presented in excellent vintage condition. The glass is beautifully clear and bright, and the iconic sharp tip and crisp, geometric edges remain entirely intact. There are no major chips, cracks, or repairs.
As is expected with authentic, handmade studio glass of this age, there may be minor, negligible shelf wear/light scratching on the polished underside of the base and tiny internal air bubbles from the original blowing process.
The original factory label is still affixed and legible.
An exceptional collector's item or a beautiful minimalist statement piece for a mantel, desk, or bookshelf.