Topic: Iridescent glass...mystery unmarked vase.

[duncano]

Recently bought this vase in Ghent, Belgium and as it is unmarked and I am no expert I could do with a pointer or two on what it is!  It seems such a beautiful iridescent piece (apart from the crude finishing off of the pontil mark) that I couldn't resist.

Many thanks in advance

duncan

[chopin-liszt]

 :hi:
Welcome to the board and thank-you for good images.  :thup:
I can't help I'm afraid, but have patience - somebody else might have a clue, or even two.

[duncano]

Thanks Sue,

Everyone seems very knowledgable here so probably someone will be able to help.

Cheers,

Duncan

[Max]

Very nice!  No idea either I'm afraid but giving the size would be an advantage.   :thup:

[duncano]

Just short of 19cm tall in metric and the top measures 8cm across.  I have a piece of Mtarfa Maltese iridescent glass but this is a lot heavier weighing in at 625g whilst the newer piece is much finer and is only 325g.  The Mtarfa piece is also ground completely flat at the base.

I hope this helps more.

Duncan