Vintage Indiana Glass Sunset Orange Amberina Heirloom Carnival Glass Bowl 8"

This is an Amberina carnival glass bowl.

Carnival glass originated as an inexpensive imitation of more luxurious iridescent art glass. It was immensely popular in the early 20th century, particularly in North America, and was often given away as prizes at carnivals, hence the name. The iridescent effect is achieved by spraying metallic salts onto the glass surface during the manufacturing process, then refiring the glass to create the shimmering effect.

Amberina glass, characterized by its color gradient from red to amber or yellow, adds another layer of collectibility. This color effect is achieved through a carefully controlled reheating process. Pieces like this bowl, combining the vibrant colors of Amberina with the shimmering iridescence of carnival glass, are highly sought after by collectors.