This German snuff bottle from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modernist craftsmanship in a piece both compact and visually striking. Made of layered, mosaic glass, the bottle is formed in a slender, flattened oval shape (height 9.5 cm, width 7 cm, depth 2 cm) with hand-cut faceted sides and base that brilliantly refract light. The outer shell of clear glass is highly polished, creating a lustrous surface, while the interior reveals a dynamic, abstract pattern in saturated tones: deep cobalt blue, black, white, green, yellow, with accents of brown and orange. The neck is slender and gently flared, adorned with vertical stripes in blue, brown, and transparent hues, adding a vivid compositional note. The overall condition is excellent, with no visible signs of wear, chips, or restoration. This piece embodies the voice of postwar German modernism, a period when even everyday objects were infused with artistic intention. The abstract mosaic of colors and the organic, flowing form evoke the spirit of the 1950s, when glassmakers delighted in experimenting with color and light. The snuff bottle could tell stories of meetings and rituals, of hands turning it thoughtfully in the light, letting the play of color and reflection create an intimate
DIMENSION
Height9 cm
Depth2 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height9 cm
Depth2 cm
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