In reply to the post. The outside of the vase is like satin sheets and even has the shimmery look that satin has. It tickles kinda like satin. I have seen satin pieces but this is the King of satin. Yes the top and bottom are two separate pieces. It has an opening which I think is for a few flowers or a small arrangement. It doesn't look like a bottle missing it top. The inside of the top is slick. I could be wrong. I seen the C leto guy in my search before the post. I didn't find a connection either. I try to do a in depth search before I get some help. I have seen a bunch of glass but this piece is somewhat plain but what a feel and the colors. The more I look at it and handle it the better I like it. To bad computers can feel yet. I will try to capture some better pics. Thanks