Christopher Radko 1997 Signed Hand-Blown Purple Glass Ornament

This is a vintage hand-blown glass Christmas ornament created by the renowned designer Christopher Radko. The ornament features a vibrant, deep royal purple translucent base color. It is spherical or slightly teardrop-shaped in silhouette. The exterior is decorated with a geometric pattern consisting of hand-painted thin black grid lines forming large squares. Within each grid section is a smaller square rendered in thick, textured metallic gold glitter. A significant identifying feature is the prominent black hand-painted signature 'Radko' followed by the year '1997' on the face of the orb, indicating its designer and production era. The glass shows a high-gloss finish with slight variations in the purple saturation, characteristic of hand-blown European-style craftsmanship. There are no immediate signs of chips or cracks visible, and the glitter appears largely intact, though typical for its age, there may be minor shedding. The piece demonstrates the high-quality artistry associated with the 1990s peak of the Radko brand, featuring rich pigmentation and precise glitter application. It represents a collectible example of late 20th-century holiday decor.