This is a mouth-blown art vase, designed and blown by Bengt Orup for Johansfors of Sweden. Bengt Orup (1916–1996) designed for Johansfors glassworks in the 1950s–1970s. His work is exhibited at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
The vase is in excellent condition for its age. It shows some age related wear and tear commensurate with 50+ years of use.
The vase measures 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter at its widest point and is 29 cm (11.6 inches) in height. The bowl is blown in clear glass and is incised with vertical, curved lines that combine to define lily-like leaves that radiate upwards from the bottom of the bowl. The bowl sits on a solid cone-like stem/foot with a polished out pontil mark to the underside. The vase is unsigned. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.
The vase weighs 975 g. (~ 2 lb. 2 oz.).
Quote item: 7250
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