The ‘Okulus’ vase, produced by HSG Ząbkowice in Poland during the 1970s, exemplifies modernist functional glassware with a boldly sculptural approach. The tall, cylindrical body is crafted from thick, pressed rosaline glass, emitting a warm, pastel pink hue with subtle amber-peach accents. Its exterior features pronounced vertical striations, combined with faceted, geometric reliefs arranged in a rhythmic pattern of hexagons and elongated polygons. A multifaceted, softly undulating rim sits atop a geometrically defined, sturdy base. The glossy finish on raised facets interacts dynamically with light, producing layers of overlapping reflections and shadows, while the smooth interior forms a tactile counterpoint to the pronounced exterior texture. The overall proportions and distinctive surface decoration reflect the fascination with geometry and optical effects characteristic of Eastern European modernism of the 1970s. Despite a visible crack at its base, the vase retains full functionality, does not leak, and shows no signs of repair. Preservation state: the vase is worn, with a pronounced crack, but remains structurally intact and original.On its faceted surface, light refracts and scatters, recalling a sentimental mood of a decade when Polish glassmaking enthusiastically experimented with form and color. The vase seems to have
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Height25 cm
Depth12 cm
Width12 cm
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Width12 cm
Height25 cm
Depth12 cm
Weight1 kg
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