He presides over the room the moment he enters it. ✦ THE PIECE This magnificent vintage Italian lidded glass bowl is crowned by a sculptural silver-tone stag's head of extraordinary weight and detail — a commanding centerpiece that speaks equally to the serious collector, the hunting lodge enthusiast, and the lover of mid-century Italian decorative arts. The heavy clear glass bowl sits low and solid, its smooth, flawlessly clear walls catching the light with quiet elegance. Atop it rests a substantial silver-tone metal lid bearing a fully sculpted stag's head — antlers spreading wide and proud, face turned with aristocratic confidence, eyes set with what appear to be glass inserts that give him an almost unnervingly lifelike gaze. Together, the two pieces weigh just over six pounds — a testament to the quality of materials and craftsmanship involved. ✦ THE PROVENANCE "Italy" is embossed directly into the underside of the metal lid — the hallmark of Italian artisanal craftsmanship at its mid-century finest. The stag motif places this piece firmly within the grand tradition of European hunting lodge decorative arts, a genre that has experienced remarkable collector interest in recent years. ✦ THE DETAILSHeavy clear glass bowl with silver-tone metal lidFully sculpted stag's head with glass eye inserts " Italy" embossed on underside of lidBowl measures 7" diameter x 3.25"  tall Lid sits 8.75" tall Combined weight just over 6 pounds Condition: tarnish present on metal top surface of lid, antlers, and small area over one eye — honest wear consistent with age ✦ USE AND DISPLAY A striking centerpiece for a sideboard, bar cart, or hunting-lodge-inspired room — equally at home holding trinkets, or standing entirely on its own as sculptural art. ✦ FROM THE GILDED PROVENANCE COLLECTION Questions warmly welcomed. Additional photographs available upon request. Gilded Provenance · Oklahoma City · Est. 2006. Every treasure deserves the right home. Thank you for finding yours at Gilded Provenance. ✦