Ashtray, pink glass, attrib. to M. Klinger, Železný Brod, Czech Republic, 1960s.
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This art glass ashtray, attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Železný Brod in the 1960s, features a substantial, unified form and a saturated fuchsia hue that seamlessly transitions from deep pink at the rim to clear glass at the base and sides. Measuring 20 × 8 × 6 cm, the piece is distinguished by dynamically sculpted, organic contours—a signature of Bohemian design from this era—as well as rounded protrusions on the sides serving as integrated handles. The glass is notably thick, and the highly glossy, almost mirror-like finish attests to the precision of the handcraft and advanced glassblowing technique. The form balances expressiveness with functionality; the broad rim and side handles make it equally suitable as a decorative catchall or centerpiece. Preserved in excellent, near-original condition, the surface shows no chips or cracks and only minimal traces of use. This object visually and emotionally evokes the core of mid-century Central European modernism. Its organic shape—at moments resembling a pooling droplet of noble glass—speaks of the pursuit of freedom in form and the daring of Czech craftsmanship of its time. The fuchsia color, animated by soft gradations of light and shadow, calls to mind interiors where the art of daily life intersected with imagination. Within this ashtray lies the story of the experimental spirit of Železný Brod art glass—moments when material would come alive, shaped by both light and the
DIMENSION
Height6 cm
Depth8 cm
Width20 cm
Dimension details
Width20 cm
Height6 cm
Depth8 cm
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