White Opaline Empoli Glass Lidded Jar with Rounded Finial

Opaline glass, with its milky translucency and smooth surface, has a particular quality of light that sets it apart from clear or coloured glass, and Empoli's white opaline pieces, with their clean forms and calm finish, are among the most quietly elegant of the Italian glass producer's output.

Made by Empoli of Italy, this vintage lidded jar features a gently waisted body in white opaline glass with a smooth glossy surface and an elegant rounded finial lid. The waisted form gives the jar a refined silhouette that is more considered than the standard cylindrical jar, and the rounded finial provides a satisfying visual conclusion to the piece. Empoli opaline glass of this type was produced across the mid-to-late 20th century and is now collected for the quality of the glass and the elegance of the forms, which translate well into contemporary interior arrangements.

• Maker: Empoli, Italy
• Dimensions: 20 cm (H) x 10 cm (W)
• Condition: Visible condition as shown in images
• Features: White opaline glass, gently waisted body, rounded finial lid, glossy surface
• Period: Vintage
• SKU: CBD-0059

A graceful piece of Italian opaline glass. Pairs naturally with the black and white cased glass pitcher (CBD-0058) and the white glass vase with black handles (CBD-0060) in our Art Glass collection.