The Marciano Vase represents an exceptional fusion of Kengo Kuma's minimalist Japanese aesthetic and the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking tradition. Inspired by the iconic winged lion of Saint Mark, the eternal symbol of the Serenissima, this Murano glass masterpiece provides a contemporary reinterpretation of the majestic arch formed by the lion's wings, as immortalized in Carpaccio’s famous 1516 painting housed in the Doge's Palace.
Crafted in a luminous avio blue, each vase is mouth-blown and hand-shaped by Salviati's master glassmakers, faithfully following the original design sketched by Kengo Kuma directly onto a bronze furnace tool. Measuring 37 centimeters in height and 12 centimeters in diameter, it creates an elegant, slender silhouette that captures the essence of the air element, rendering the invisible tangible through the transparency and lightness of the glass.
Part of the prestigious "Zero Collection," this vase embodies the perfect synthesis of the four natural elements: the earth of the Venetian lagoon, the water surrounding the city, the air of the master glassmaker's life-giving breath, and the fire of the furnace that transforms the material. Produced in a limited edition of only 39 pieces, each item is a unique work of art that bears witness to the encounter between contemporary architectural vision and Venetian artistic craftsmanship.
Available exclusively by order, the Marciano Vase represents not only an object of extraordinary beauty, but also a collector's item that encapsulates the thousand-year history of Venice and its ongoing ability to renew itself through dialogue with the most innovative expressions of contemporary design. Its creation, the result of the collaboration between Kengo Kuma and the artisans at Salviati, testifies to the brand's commitment to preserving and renewing Murano glass art, creating works that transcend time and culture.
