Cobalt Blue Glass Bud Vase

This is a hand-blown or mold-blown cobalt blue glass vase, featuring a classic 'baluster' or 'ginger jar' silhouette with a wide, flared rim and a cinched neck leading into a bulbous body. The color is a deep, rich translucent cobalt blue, which is a characteristic achieved by adding cobalt oxide to the glass melt. The piece exhibits a smooth, glossy finish that catches highlights, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture, likely between the 1960s and 1980s. The construction shows a thick-walled glass base for stability. Notable features include subtle optical reflections within the glass structure. Regarding condition, the vase appears to be in excellent aesthetic shape with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy scouring, though minor 'flea bites' or shelf wear on the bottom surface would be expected for an item of this age. The craftsmanship reflects a mass-produced but high-quality decorative style common in European and American glassware companies like Blenko or Hazel-Atlas, though no specific maker's marks are visible in the photograph. Its vibrant color and timeless form make it a staple of mid-century modern or eclectic home decor.

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