Battuto-Style Faceted Art Glass Vase

This is a large, contemporary art glass vase featuring a sophisticated 'battuto' (beaten) glass technique. The vessel is constructed with a thick-walled glass base that exhibits an ovoid, teardrop-like silhouette with a narrow mouth. Its surface is expertly hand-carved with irregular facets, creating a honeycomb or tortoise-shell geometric pattern. The color palette is a striking deep ruby or burgundy red encased within a dark charcoal or smoked grey exterior. The cold-working process reveals the vibrant internal red through the centers of the facets while leaving the ridges dark, creating a high-contrast visual depth. The glass has a matte, tactile finish rather than a high gloss, suggesting a sandblasted or acid-etched treatment after carving. It appears to be a high-quality studio glass piece, likely mid-to-late 20th century or contemporary in the style of Murano masters such as Carlo Scarpa or contemporary artists like Lino Tagliapietra. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy surface scratches; the light reflections suggest crisp edges to the carved facets. The craftsmanship is highly refined, evidenced by the consistency of the hand-cut facets and the even distribution of the color layers.

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