Mdina Glass Axe Fish Vase Signed Dated 1979 Joseph Said

A rare signed Mdina Glass vase from Malta, dated 1979, exemplifying the studio’s bold aesthetic during its formative years. This decorative squat bottle vase is worked in the celebrated ‘Ming’ pattern, with swirling bands of turquoise blue and deep green glass layered over a base of sparkling golden ochre. The colours twist upward in irregular spirals around the rotund body, forming a richly tactile surface that captures the light beautifully. This form—low, broad, and full-bodied—is less commonly encountered, particularly in this scale. Measuring 16.5 cm in both height and diameter, it’s a commanding example of vintage Mdina glass...

Mdina art glass vase. The name for this form varies from author to author. Angel fish, axe head or fish head all seem interoperable.

Early Handcrafted glass vase by Michael Harris for Mdina Glass on the Mediterranean Island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael was inspired by the scenery of the island and t...

1960s. Made in glass. This vase features its original label and it signed by the maker. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

Early handcrafted glass 'Cut Ice' fish vase by Michael Harris for Mdina glass on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Signed Mdina on the base. Michael Harris 1933-1994. Michael Har...

A tall stemmed bud vase, handcrafted in the late 1980s by Mdina Glass, Malta. Crafted from pink opaque glass perfectly mottled and encased in a sheath of crystal clear glass. The...

A hand-blown pink glass spill vase by Mdina, made in Malta during the early 1980s. Compact in scale, it features a slender tubular body with a wide flared lip—simple in form, yet exp...

An evocative piece of mid-century Maltese art glass, this Mdina Glass solifleur vase—often referred to as the “Lollipop Vase” or “Cut Ice Vase”—was handblown on the island of Malta i...

A vintage Mdina Glass spill vase, handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, showcasing the rich artistry of Maltese studio glass. This piece exemplifi...

A rare example of early studio work by Michael Harris for Mdina Glass, this sculptural axehead vase was handmade on the island of Malta in the early 1970s. Harris, a pioneer of Briti...