Mouth-Blown Glass Vase: Ash-Blue Shippo Pattern

This is a vase crafted from mouth-blown glass. It features three layers: a grayish-blue on the outermost layer, followed by white directly beneath it, and clear glass forming the base. The colored glass is blown into its final shape and then cooled once. The surface is then masked to create the pattern, and etched using sandblasting. It is reheated and blown again to finish. The pattern is lightly etched at random to avoid a heavy appearance. The outermost blue layer has slightly shrunk during firing, causing the white layer beneath to be pulled out and form a border around the exterior. The patterned areas are raised by the thickness of the colored glass. A flat base of clear glass has been attached to the bottom. It is shaped into a generous, tear-drop form with a widened opening. The patterns are not machine-printed; each one is hand-drawn or created by cutting masking tape, resulting in slightly wavering lines and unique shapes. Its substantial weight provides stability, making it suitable for arrangements with tall or abundant foliage, as well as branches. In the sixth photo, a medium-sized rose has been placed in the vase. *Not made with heat-resistant glass. *This item is also sold on other sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the unlikely event of a sell-out, we will process this as a cancellation. We appreciate your understanding. Dimensions Inner neck diameter: 3.1cm x Widest body width: 9.8cm x Height: 14cm Weight: 316g