Vase Kardynał, green, glass, by Z. Horbowy, Poland, 1970s
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The 'Kardynał' vase, designed by Zbigniew Horbowy in 1971 for Huta Szkła 'Sudety', stands as a bold example of early 1970s Polish modernist glass. Crafted from sodium glass mass-tinted in an intense, cool lime-green, the piece exemplifies the 'antico' technique, with fine, evenly distributed air bubbles lending a subtly grainy, dynamic texture to its semi-gloss surface. The form is geometric and sculptural: a wide conical base flows into a pronounced, rounded collar, above which rises a generous, bowl-shaped upper section. The proportions are striking, with a clear division between the slender stem and the upper bowl, emphasizing the modernist aesthetic. Both rim and base are precisely finished, and the whole maintains a subtle, semi-glossy sheen. The vase shows no chips, cracks, or restoration; its overall preservation is excellent, with only minimal traces of age. This form echoes the spirit of a decade defined by modern experimentation and glassmaking audacity. Horbowy, a master of Polish glass, embraced dynamic colors and bold, nearly architectural proportions, creating a piece that does not blend in but rather sets the tone of its
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Height37 cm
Width13 cm
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Width13 cm
Height37 cm
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