Blenko 8813m Paper Bag Vase Hand Etched by Jennifer Pontz 9.75"

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This Blenko Glass Company Paper Bag fan vase, Form 8813M, was hand-blown in the United States during the late twentieth … Read more This Blenko Glass Company Paper Bag fan vase, Form 8813M, was hand-blown in the United States during the late twentieth century and subsequently hand wheel-etched by Hawaiian artist Jennifer Pontz of Kailua-Kona. Executed in amber art glass with a ground and polished pontil, the vase features an intricate plumeria blossom and foliage design engraved across the surface. The artist's incised signature is incorporated into the decoration, identifying this as an individually finished work.

The sculptural Paper Bag form is among Blenko's most recognisable modern designs, valued for its folded silhouette and fluid hand-blown construction. Jennifer Pontz transformed the original vase into a one-of-a-kind art object through finely executed wheel engraving depicting Hawaiian plumeria blossoms and graceful foliage that wraps around the vessel. The contrast between the warm amber glass and the crisp engraved decoration creates exceptional visual depth while preserving the bold simplicity of the original Blenko design.

Signed examples combining authentic Blenko glass with Jennifer Pontz's hand engraving appeal to collectors of American studio glass, Blenko, and contemporary Hawaiian decorative arts. As each vase is individually engraved, no two examples are identical, making this a distinctive addition to a collection or an elegant display piece.



Measurements: 9.75" H x 5" W x 3" D

Weight: 3.2 lb

Origin: United States

Age: Late 20th Century See less