Topic: ID? - blue,very light,rough texture small vase ID = Al Mahd Jerusalem

[flying free]

I'm curious to know thoughts on this one.  I bought it ages ago and put it away when it arrived as I wasn't quite sure what it was and it  didn't 'fit' with any of my other pieces size wise.  I did think perhaps Romanian or Israeli, that matt/satin lightweight glass painted with acid decorated swirls type thing, but actually I've seen a few of those and it's not the same (but it is *very* lightweight weighing almost nothing, having said that).  It has some curious writing on the base and is rough textured to touch.  Nice shape but would blow over if you whooshed a piece of paper past it practically.  It sort of reminds me of a practice piece or something.  Kind of like those miniature architect pieces to demonstrate what something may look like.  The writing is in a black indelible pen? 12cm tall x 9cm wide and came from Cornwall.
All thoughts gratefully received.  :sun:
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[chopin-liszt]

Given it's lack of weight, it could well be lamp-work. Can't say much more than that, though, sorry.

[Ivo]

Al Mahd, Jerusalem - but not recent, I think 1960s.  Some of these are replicas and were sold in the national museum.

[flying free]

Perfect match I think - thank you Ivo :hiclp:
I was pretty close then so I'm learning   I was reminded I had it when I posted the kitchen display piccy, so it's now joined the other textured vases.
I'm curious as to why they are sooooo lightweight?  I can't think that ancient glass weighed so little (a huge assumption here as I've never seen any ancient glass in the flesh never mind lifted any up).
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[Ivo]

I'm curious as to why they are sooooo lightweight? 

it's lampwork.

[flying free]

aha! right - Sue  :hiclp:  you were right.
Thank you both 
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