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Orange mottled vase with a 'V' carved in the base
Anik R:
The base of the vase has got circular marks going around the polished pontil to the edge of the vase. The pontil itself has got horizontal lines going though it. The 'V' also has lines, but going in a slightly different direction than the ones in the pontil. That's why I thought the 'V' mark was also polished.
Then again, I've got no idea what I'm talking about :pb:
;D
paulbowen:
Would you be able to provide clear, detailed close-ups of the base of the vase, straight-on, and the top of the vase as well, looking straight-on down from above?
Anik R:
OK... I'm ready to make a bigger fool of myself than I already have ;D
Here are more pictures:
paulbowen:
Super job on the photos, really excellent. The V you're referring to is, in my opinion, not a deliberate mark but cold-work cleaning up of the pontil scar. As for the Ikora attribution, I'm not certain, and would have to handle it to be sure. But, the handles are definitely similar to those used by them occasionally, albeit usually on Myra pieces. Without handling the piece, I personally can't be sure, but my instincts tell me uncommon Ikora at this point. FYI: the only pieces of Ikora I've seen which have been uneven or leaning are experimental pieces, or those made by apprentices, which could explain the handles too. However, one must be extremely careful in such circumstances - remember the handled "Monart" piece in the Ysart Glass book.
Anik R:
Oooooo... no man has ever offered to handle my glass before... :24: :24: :24:
(Mod, please don't throw me off the board... it's the humidity... and the mould... really... brain-issues :spls:)
Thank you, Paul, for taking the time to look and giving your opinion. It would be really lovely if it was an Ikora experimental piece... not that I think it's a nice vase... I still think it's as ugly as h*ll ;D
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