Contemporary Studio Art Glass Bud Vase with Applied Clear Glass Figural Wrap

This is a hand-blown studio art glass vase featuring a high-waisted bulbous base that tapers into a wide, flared neck. The piece exhibits a complex bi-color palette typical of late 20th-century studio glass; the lower reservoir is a moss-green hue with dark, expressive trailed line accents and deep navy-blue mottling, while the upper portion transitions into a vibrant translucent amber and orange. The neck is decorated with dark, horizontal concentric bands. A unique, sculptural element is present in the form of a clear, hand-tooled glass 'ribbon' or figural abstraction that is applied to the exterior, wrapping around the mid-section with a protruding, looped arm. This applied element suggests a high degree of technical difficulty and studio craftsmanship. The glass appears to have a slightly grainy internal texture, often found in recycled or experimental glass melts. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or signatures on the front profile; however, the irregular symmetry and hand-pulled features indicate it is a unique, non-industrial creation, likely dating from the 1980s to the early 2000s. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips or fractures, manifesting a clean, reflective surface with only minor shelf wear expected on the base. The quality of the join between the clear wrap and the body indicates a proficient understanding of thermal compatibility in glass sculpting.