{"product_id":"glaskunst-meissen-handmade-glass-vase-stone-effect-cobalt-blue-germany-1970s","title":"Glaskunst Meißen Handmade Glass Vase Stone Effect Cobalt Blue, Germany 1970s","description":"A genuinely impressive piece of German studio glass. This vase by Glaskunst Meißen is a heavyweight in every sense, a thick walled vessel with a remarkable exterior surface that mimics the look of weathered sandstone: warm olive and khaki tones, with fine white mineral streaks and russet cracks running across the surface in every direction. \nIt looks for all the world like a river stone that has been carved into a vase. \n\nThe interior, by contrast, is a deep glossy cobalt blue that catches the light beautifully and comes as a real surprise when you look inside.\n\nThe piece is sold in two orientations: upright, it reads as a classic rounded vase with a narrow circular opening at the top. Laid on its side, it transforms into a wide bowl shape with the opening as an elliptical mouth. Both work equally well as a display object, which gives this piece unusual versatility.\n\nThe original gold foil label reads \"Handarbeit \/ Glaskunst Meißen,\" confirming it as a handmade piece from the well-regarded Meißen glassworks in Saxony. \nThe style and execution are characteristic of the 1970s, when German studio glass enjoyed a particularly creative period.\n\nPlease note: there is a small chip to the inner rim of the opening, visible in photo 7. It is not visible from the outside and does not affect the structural integrity or the display of the piece, but I want to be transparent about it. Priced accordingly.\n\nDimensions:\nHeight (upright): approx. 12 cm \/ 4.7 in\nWidth: approx. 18 cm \/ 7.1 in\nDepth: approx. 9 cm \/ 3.5 in\nWeight: 2035 g \/ 71.8 oz\n\nIf you're outside the EU, please message me for shipping costs.\nColor may vary on your screen (slightly dark or lighter, not a completely different color)\nSome lifestyle or atmospheric images in this listing may be created with digital mockups, so small variations can occur. Please check my original product photos for the exact item you will receive.\nAll my items are vintage. Please zoom in on the photos to review closely and expect there to be slight imperfections or signs of age. I point out anything that would not be attributed to normal wear\nDue to small business status according to German tax legislation §19 UStG, VAT is not shown on the invoice.\n\n§ Deutsche Zusammenfassung:\nSchweres, handgefertigtes Glaskunst Meißen Gefäß mit außergewöhnlicher Steinimitations-Oberfläche in Oliv, Khaki und Rostbraun, und tiefem kobaltblauem Innenraum. Das Stück kann aufrecht als Vase oder auf der Seite als Schale verwendet werden. Originales Goldfolien-Etikett vorhanden, typisch für die 1970er Jahre. Ein kleiner Chip am inneren Rand der Öffnung ist vorhanden (Foto 7), von außen nicht sichtbar, Preis entsprechend angepasst.","brand":"Old World Thrifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321455747404,"sku":"2239","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3589\/8956\/files\/efb2c398-il_fullxfull.7834138020_o6xf.jpg?v=1776508682","url":"https:\/\/oldworldthrifts.com\/products\/glaskunst-meissen-handmade-glass-vase-stone-effect-cobalt-blue-germany-1970s","provider":"Old World Thrifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}