{"product_id":"tricolour-hand-blown-jack-in-the-pulpit-art-glass-vase-cobalt-clear-ruby-red-circa-1970s-1980s","title":"Tricolour Hand-Blown 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit' Art Glass Vase, Cobalt, Clear \u0026 Ruby Red, circa 1970s–1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003ePick this vase up and the first thing you notice is the weight — just over a kilogram of hand-blown cased glass, warm from the light, substantial in the hand. This is not a piece that was pressed into a mould and popped out by the thousand. Every curve of the ruffled rim, every layer of colour, every air bubble suspended in the body is the result of a glassblower working molten glass on an iron rod, building the form by hand. The pontil mark on the underside of the star base — the circular scar left when the piece was detached from the rod while still glowing — is the maker's signature, as honest and individual as a fingerprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour composition is the real drama here. The lower six-pointed star pedestal is an intense cobalt blue that bleeds upward through an uncoloured clear glass mid-section before concluding in a brilliant opaque ruby red casing along the ruffled upper rim — three distinct layers of colour in a single piece, each transition seamless. The \u003cem\u003eJack-in-the-Pulpit\u003c\/em\u003e form — named for the wildflower whose hooded spathe it mimics — was a favourite of studio glass artists from the 1880s through to the mid-century revival of the 1970s and 1980s. At 23cm tall with a 15cm opening, this vase commands any surface it occupies. A considered addition to a mid-century or studio glass collection, or simply one of the most striking things you could put on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unattributed (hand-blown art glass, likely Japanese or European export, circa 1970s–1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack-in-the-Pulpit \/ Calla Lily trumpet vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt blue base, clear mid-section, opaque ruby red ruffled rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown cased glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,015g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, cloudiness, or water staining. The base shows no wear — this piece appears to have spent its life on a shelf, undisturbed. Air bubbles are present within the glass body, an inherent characteristic of hand-blown glass and a mark of its individual, non-mechanical production. The pontil mark on the underside shows a couple of small scuff marks consistent with the manufacturing process. The colours are vivid and the glass retains its full brilliance throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not place in a dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes. The star base is stable but the wide ruffled rim makes this piece top-heavy — position it away from edges and out of reach of passing traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase is offered with free tracked domestic postage Australia-wide, fully insured for its purchase value. Given its weight and the fragility of the ruffled rim, it is packed with particular care — individually wrapped in acid-free tissue and bubble wrap, double-boxed with professional-grade void fill throughout. Any questions about postage or packaging, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42634840866862,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ArtGlassVase6.jpg?v=1786946759","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/tricolour-hand-blown-jack-in-the-pulpit-art-glass-vase-cobalt-clear-ruby-red-circa-1970s-1980s","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}