Reconstructed Iron Age Ritual Bowl in Art Glass, 2010s

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This contemporary hand-blown glass bowl is a meticulous reconstruction of the renowned Iron Age ritual vessel found in Uppåkra, one … Read more This contemporary hand-blown glass bowl is a meticulous reconstruction of the renowned Iron Age ritual vessel found in Uppåkra, one of Scandinavia’s most significant archaeological sites. Commissioned for the Lund Municipality heritage project, the piece reinterprets the original ceremonial form using modern glassmaking techniques while preserving its characteristic blue decorative arches and banded relief.

Crafted in clear environmental crystal with applied cobalt-blue ornamentation, the bowl combines historical authenticity with sculptural clarity. The textured surface and raised motifs echo the prestige function of the ancient model, used in ritual contexts during the Iron Age.

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Contemporary Swedish glassmaker (commissioned by Lund Municipality / IDE House of Brands), based on the Iron Age Uppåkra bowl. See less