Ruby Red Hand-Blown Art Glass Sculptural Bowl

This item is a contemporary hand-blown art glass vessel featuring a vibrant, translucent ruby red hue. The construction shows a fluid, organic form with a dramatic ruffled or 'hand-pinched' undulating rim, characteristic of free-form glass blowing. A distinct dark brown or 'root beer' colored lip wrap outlines the perimeter, providing a sharp contrast to the saturated red interior. The interior surface appears smooth and high-gloss, while the tapered well in the center suggests a vessel of significant depth. The color saturation is remarkably even, with a subtle glow consistent with high-lead content or high-quality cadmium-selenium glass batches. Viewed from above, the silhouette is asymmetrical, reflecting a Mid-Century Modern or late 20th-century studio glass aesthetic, reminiscent of the works produced by companies like Blenko or Viking, or contemporary studio artists imitating the Murano style. The piece appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or significant surface scratches, though some minor shelf wear is expected on the base. The thickness of the glass wall indicates robust craftsmanship. There are no maker's marks visible in this overhead view, suggesting it may have originally had a paper label or is a signed studio piece on the underside of the base.