Hand-Painted Ruffled Opalescent Glass Vase with Roses

This is a decorative glass vase featuring a hand-painted floral motif. The vase is crafted from opalescent or milk glass, exhibiting a soft, pale mint green color that transitions to a yellower hue at the ruffled rim. The body of the vase is bell-shaped, tapering slightly towards a flared base, and stands approximately 6-8 inches tall, judging by its proportion in the hand. A distinctive feature is the ruffled or crimped rim, which adds an elegant and delicate touch to the overall design. The painted decoration consists of climbing rose bushes with pink blossoms, small pink rosebuds, and vibrant green leaves and stems, all rendered with a somewhat stylized, folk-art aesthetic. The painting appears to be applied directly to the exterior surface of the glass. The glass itself has a somewhat translucent quality, allowing for a subtle play of light that enhances its opalescence. There are no readily visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided images. The condition appears to be relatively good with no obvious chips or cracks visible, though potential wear to the painted surface or minor scratches to the glass cannot be entirely ruled out without closer inspection. The style suggests it could be a mid-20th century piece, possibly from the 1940s to 1960s, a period known for collectible opalescent and hand-painted glass wares. The craftsmanship indicates a production piece, but with individual hand-finished decorative elements, typical of decorative art glass from that era. The lack of significant visible wear on the painted details suggests it has been well-preserved.