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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Rm_ost on June 25, 2015, 11:20:20 PM

Title: Help identify... Vase(?)
Post by: Rm_ost on June 25, 2015, 11:20:20 PM

Hello,
I purchased this vase(?) at a local thrift store. Its just shy of 18" and extremely heavy. It looks black without natural light and purplish back when no light is passing through, though the base is clear. The top/ lip looks to be the victim of craft project gone wrong. The design/cut/shape looks hand-cut as its not perfectly uniform in size or shape.

I would love to know more about this item and greatly appreciate any info, help or time given to the matter!

Thank you in advance!
Rachel

Title: Trying this again, sorry. Please help identity vase(?)
Post by: Rm_ost on June 25, 2015, 11:23:22 PM

Hello,
I purchased this vase(?) at a local thrift store. Its just shy of 18" and extremely heavy. It looks black without natural light and purplish back when no light is passing through, though the base is clear. The top/ lip looks to be the victim of craft project gone wrong. The design/cut/shape looks hand-cut as its not perfectly uniform in size or shape.

I would love to know more about this item and greatly appreciate any info, help or time given to the matter!

Thank you in advance!
Rachel

Title: Re: Help identify... Vase(?)
Post by: Lustrousstone on June 26, 2015, 01:55:20 PM

The cutting style is called battuto. I would guess that this was perhaps modern Chinese or Indian. A base shot might be useful

Title: Re: Help identify... Vase(?)
Post by: Rm_ost on June 26, 2015, 02:24:51 PM

Thank you so much!
Wow, learning the cutting style alone is a game changer, searching google! :)

I am clearly a newbie in the world of glass collecting and appreciate your help!

Rachel