{"product_id":"bohemian-glass-mozart-portrait-vase","title":"Vintage Bohemian Glass Mozart Portrait Vase Hand Painted Czech","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage \u003cb\u003eBohemian-style cased glass vase\u003c\/b\u003e features an unusual hand-painted portrait of \u003cb\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\u003c\/b\u003e, surrounded by elaborate raised gilding and colourful floral decoration. Probably made in Czechoslovakia and dating to the \u003cb\u003emid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/b\u003e, it is an especially decorative example of European art glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is made from \u003cb\u003ewhite glass cased within clear glass\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the body considerable depth and a smooth, glossy surface. It has a tall baluster form with a spreading circular foot and a wide flared mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features a large hand-painted portrait of Mozart in profile, depicted with powdered white hair tied with a black ribbon, a white cravat and red coat. The portrait is set against a mottled cobalt blue ground and surrounded by an elaborate \u003cb\u003eraised gold scrollwork frame\u003c\/b\u003e with a border of small white enamel dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite side is decorated with a large bouquet of \u003cb\u003epink, coral and purple roses with green leaves\u003c\/b\u003e, also enclosed within a raised gilt scrollwork cartouche. Additional hand-painted roses and foliage extend around the sides of the vase, while smaller pink roses decorate the foot and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold bands encircle the foot, lower body, neck and upper rim, completing the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBohemia, particularly the glassmaking regions of what is now the Czech Republic, has a long tradition of producing cased and decorated glass. Numerous specialist decorating workshops applied hand-painted enamel, gilding and other decoration to glass blanks produced by regional glassworks. The construction and decorative treatment of this vase are consistent with that tradition, although the piece is \u003cb\u003eunmarked and the exact maker cannot be identified\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 9 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter at widest: approximately 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The vase is in excellent condition with \u003cb\u003eno chips, cracks or noticeable wear\u003c\/b\u003e. The hand-painted enamel and extensive gold decoration remain exceptionally bright and well preserved. The vase is unmarked. Please refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive example of mid-century European decorative glass, combining \u003cb\u003ecased white and clear glass, hand-painted floral decoration, raised gilding and an unusual portrait of Mozart\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48029303111785,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Mozart-Glass-Vase.jpg?v=1788994764","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/bohemian-glass-mozart-portrait-vase","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}