Black Iridescent Amethyst Vase With Floral Design, Early 20th C., 13-Inch

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A striking early 20th-century art glass vase in deeply saturated black-amethyst glass, appearing nearly black under ordinary light but revealing … Read more A striking early 20th-century art glass vase in deeply saturated black-amethyst glass, appearing nearly black under ordinary light but revealing a rich violet-purple body color when strongly illuminated.
The vase has an elegant elongated silhouette with a rounded lower body, slender neck, and gently flared rim. Large stylized roses and foliage encircle the body in shifting iridescent tones of violet, blue, green, and bronze, creating a dramatic contrast against the soft matte black surface.
The difference between the satin ground and the smoother iridescent floral areas suggests a resist or acid-etched surface-decoration technique associated with sophisticated early 20th-century art glass production.
The underside bears a faint, indistinct hand-incised inscription or signature. The maker has not been identified.
A beautifully atmospheric piece of period art glass, particularly striking in changing light.

Dimensions:
Approximately 13 in. high See less