Design Discovery Ruby Red Murano Style Glass Handbag Vase

This decorative object is a hand-blown art glass vase fashioned in the whimsical shape of a fashion handbag or tote. The body of the piece is crafted from a vibrant, translucent ruby red glass, featuring a flared bucket shape with a slightly flattened profile. It is accented by two clear glass handles that have been applied while molten, twisted for texture, and fused to the body with decorative 'rosette' style attachments. The piece bears a clear rectangular foil label reading 'design discovery,' suggesting a contemporary production likely influenced by mid-century Murano glass traditions. The glass shows characteristic hand-formed variations and a high-gloss finish. Based on the visible sticker, the item appears to be in good used condition with no apparent chips or structural cracks, though minor surface scratches and shelf wear on the base are typical for this type of decorative glass. The craftsmanship displays good clarity and color saturation, indicative of a mass-produced but high-quality decorative art glass piece from the late 20th or early 21st century.