Hand-Blown Art Glass Wave Vase with Crackle Finish

This is a substantial hand-blown art glass vase featuring a dramatic handkerchief or ruffled wave rim. The piece displays a sophisticated multi-layer glass technique. The interior is finished in a vibrant, saturated ruby red glass, while the exterior features a contrasting cream or parchment-colored casing with a pronounced 'crackle' or 'alligator' texture. This decorative exterior pattern provides significant tactile and visual depth, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century aesthetic frequently seen in Murano-style or contemporary studio glass. The base is constructed from thick, clear controlled-bubble or textured glass, providing a heavy sturdiness to the vessel's tapered form. The rim is highlighted by a thin white filigrana-style border that separates the red interior from the textured exterior. In terms of condition, the piece appears to be in good vintage state with no immediate cracks visible in the structured glass, though the surface crackle is an intentional stylistic element. The craftsmanship is evident in the organic asymmetry of the rim and the expert manipulation of layered colors. Its size and weight suggest it was intended as a centerpiece or floor vase rather than a functional floral vessel.