Italian Hand-Blown Glass Vase

This hand-blown art glass vase pairs a slender body with a naturally waisted line, for elegant, clean proportions. Its most appealing feature is the gradation of red, orange and pinkish white from top to bottom, encircled by spiraling, flowing lines, so the piece shows different layers from different angles and in different light. The mouth is a vivid red, gradually turning orange-red and pink below before shifting to a soft milky white at the bottom; the color transitions are natural rather than abrupt. With the swirling glass pattern, the simple bottle shape gains a sense of flow and vitality. The great appeal of hand-blown glass is that each piece acquires slightly different patterns, colors and bubbles as it is formed at high temperature, so even pieces of similar shape are hardly ever exactly identical. It can serve as a practical vase or be displayed on its own as an art glass ornament, a piece that combines everyday function with decoration.

Price NT$ 1,500 ≈ US$ 47(Approximate amount; actual prices are in New Taiwan Dollars)
Dimensions
L 6 × W 5.2 × H 23 cm
Category
Vintage Vases
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Features

◆ Hand-Blown Glass

The piece is formed by glass blowing; the lines of the body flow naturally and have a clear handmade, fluid quality.

Unlike mass-produced moulded glass, hand-blown work usually keeps natural variation in thickness, flow lines and small bubbles, all of which are part of the craft itself.

◆ Red, Orange and White Gradation

The colour moves from an intense red through orange-red to a soft white, giving clear visual depth.

These warm tones sit well on wooden furniture, against white or grey walls, or in a dark display cabinet, where the piece easily becomes a focal point.

◆ Spiral Flow Lines

A spiral runs around the body from top to bottom, giving the piece a sense of movement.

Under light these lines refract and reflect in different ways; in daylight or warm lighting in particular, the colour of the glass gains depth.

◆ Slender Form

The slender proportions, 23 cm high, suit a single stem, dried branches or flowers with strong linear form.

Even without flowers it stands on its own as a sculptural object.

◆ Both Decorative and Practical

It is not only a vase but also an art object for the home, a table decoration or a soft-furnishing element in a commercial space.

Specifications

Dimensions L 6 × W 5.2 × H 23 cm