Double Gourd Vase Appraisal

Modern Swirl Glass Double Gourd Vase

This item is a decorative art glass vase featuring a double gourd (hulu) shape, characterized by a rounded lower body that tapers significantly before flaring out into a smaller upper bulb and finishing with a narrow neck. The piece is constructed from opaque hand-blown glass. It showcases a high-contrast color palette, with a glossy jet-black base glass interrupted by fluid, vertical abstract swirls of opaque white glass. The white patterns vary in thickness and intensity, suggesting a free-form application method typical of studio art glass. In terms of scale, the vase stands approximately 6 to 7 inches tall, as indicated by the 12-ounce soda can placed adjacent to it for reference. The glass appears to have a thick wall construction, adding to its visual and physical weight. The surface finish is highly reflective with a mirror-like polish. No visible chips, cracks, or fractures are present in the provided image. There are no immediate signatures or maker's marks visible on the body; such marks are often found on the base or pontil scar of similar pieces. The style is indicative of late 20th-century or contemporary studio glass, blending organic geometric forms with bold graphic patterns. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the smooth transitions between the color fields and the symmetry of the gourd form.