Postmodern Pink Opaline Art Glass Amphora Vase With Clear Scroll Handles by Jerzy Sluczan-Orkusz, Poland 1970s

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A charming example of Polish Postmodern glass design, created by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Huta Tarnowiec in the 1970s.
​This vase … Read more A charming example of Polish Postmodern glass design, created by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Huta Tarnowiec in the 1970s.
​This vase reinterprets the classical amphora shape through a whimsical, 1970s lens. The cylindrical neck rises from a bulbous base and is flanked by two prominent clear glass scroll handles (volutes). These applied details add a sculptural, almost Neoclassical quality to the piece, contrasting beautifully with the smooth, opaline pink body (selenium glass).
​At 7.25 inches tall, it is a perfect "cabinet size" vase – large enough to stand out, but compact enough for a bookshelf or mantelpiece display.
​Creator: Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz (Designer), Huta Tarnowiec (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin: Poland
Date of Manufacture: circa 1970s
Period: Late 20th Century, Post-Modern, Neoclassical Revival
Materials and Techniques: Hand-blown Art Glass, Cased Glass, Applied Handles See less