Topic: Mdina flattened globe vase

[glassobsessed]

This large heavy and flattened Mdina Japanese Globe vase arrived yesterday and I have a couple of questions (as well as the desire to show it off). It is unsigned and measures about 22cm or 8.5 inches tall.

Firstly, are there any more out there? Maybe this was just a short lived variation of a more successful design.

Also, I am curious about the concentric circles and the little 'fissures' that are found on both sides (looks a bit like a cross section of a tree trunk to me). I am under the impression that these would have formed as the globe was flattened but as a result of fairly rapid cooling of the glass. I have seen similar patterns of concentric circles on a variety of glassware (some Dartington decanters spring to mind). Can anyone confirm or deny my theory?

John

[glassobsessed]

More photos....

[flying free]

no help at all, but ooooohh that's lovely!  :mrgreen:
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[Andy]

Fantastic vase, never seen another!  :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Got concentric circles on this one, its cut ice on the other side
Andy
 :mrgreen:

[glassobsessed]

Yes of course, the lollipops have these circles too and they are flattened on the marver. Perhaps they loose a lot of heat while they are being squished.

John

[chopin-liszt]

 :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Show-off, John!   - you know how jealous I am of this piece   - but it looks as if you've answered your own question about the rings. I can confirm I've never seen one before, though I have seen a few Japanese Globe vases.

Never mind,   as they say, "What a friend has, is never lost."

Glass looses heat as soon as it is out in the air. That's why, when working it, they have to keep on putting it back into the glory hole.
Even if the marver is heated, it's nowhere near the 1000+++ degree centigrade it is in the pot when fully molten.

[Lustrousstone]

When you think about it those rings are often seen on the bases of blown things.