Iridescent Ruby Glass Gourd Vase Phänomen Genre 7501 from Loetz Glass, 1898

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An extraordinary and early art nouveau iridescent glass vase by johann loetz witwe (klostermühle, bohemia, ca. 1898). Featuring a striking … Read more An extraordinary and early art nouveau iridescent glass vase by johann loetz witwe (klostermühle, bohemia, ca. 1898). Featuring a striking calabash (gourd) form, this rare piece showcases the famous phänomen genre 7501 decor with combed feather patterns over a deep ruby red glass ground. In excellent original condition.
this museum-quality art nouveau vase is an exceptional creation by the world-renowned bohemian glassworks johann loetz witwe (klostermühle / klášterský mlýn). Crafted around 1898, this piece perfectly embodies the fluid, nature-inspired elegance of european jugendstil.
the vase features a beautifully proportioned, early gourd/calabash shape. It is adorned with the coveted phänomen genre 7501 decoration—a complex glassmaking technique featuring delicate, combed feather-like trailing iridescent motifs layered over a brilliant ruby red base glass. Under varying light conditions, the iridescent surface shimmering with vivid tones of petrol blue, magenta, silver, and warm gold.
decor reference: cf. Lötz: böhmisches glas 1880 bis 1940, edited by jan mergl, thomas ploil, and helmut ricke, pp. 72 & 297, cat. No. B 61 (decor p.gre. 7501).
form reference: the shape corresponds to pattern no. Pn i 7502 in the original 1898 loetz paper pattern archive (musterschnitte). I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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