This piece is a vintage Marigold Carnival Glass Sunflower Bowl.
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Material & Style: It is pressed carnival glass featuring a high-gloss, metallic iridescent coating (often referred to as "marigold" or "amberina" carnival finish). When light catches the surface, it reflects rainbow colors.
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Design Details: Shaped like an oversized, blooming sunflower, the bowl features a textured center hub (mimicking sunflower seeds) and stylized, sculpted petal ridges fanning out to form the scalloped edge.
- Era & Origin: At a massive 16-inch scale, pieces in this mid-century or 1970s retro style were typically made as large centerpiece/statement decorative bowls by U.S. glassmakers like Indiana Glass Company or similar makers during the carnival glass revival era.
Thanks to Brady Bartolini for donating this beautiful piece!