Topic: Unusual Shape Richard Blenko Vase - Any Additional Info Appreciated

[quailman]

Hello All. I recently picked up this Blenko vase. The underside of the base is signed Richard Blenko and the year "95" (or possibly "93). The color appears to be emerald green and the base has blue threading. It's rather large and stands about 12 1/2" tall. The body is approximately 7" wide. The vase has a very unusual shape. I've searched the 1993 and 1995 Blenko catalogs and I don't see this shape listed. Perhaps it was a limited-edition piece or a one-of-a-kind piece? I've been unable to find another example pictured anywhere online. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

[kwqd]

Blenko is still in business so you might try asking them...  https://blenko.com

[quailman]

Thanks, but Blenko won't respond to ID or valuation requests. I suspect they would be overwhelmed with such requests, if they did.

[flying free]

The shape looks rather unstable.  I wonder if it was part of a set of something that included a base perhaps?
And the slight flare at the rim makes me think candle holder of some sort.  Is it possible or would that be unworkable if the width of the rim isn't wide enough to insert a candle maybe?

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