Harrachov Czech Pink Opalescent Glass Vase by Milan Metelak

Description

A wonderful Czech pink glass 'Floret' vase with opalescent white vertical ribbing. Made by the Harrachov glassworks, and designed by Milan Metelak in 1966, pattern number 4/4577. Similar pieces are shown in the 1987 Harrachov Catalogue, kindly provided online by Jindřich Pařík [link] and this shape is also shown in the 1967 Czech Glass Review [link]. An identical vase in green instead of pink is also shown in the book 'Czech Art Glass, A Private Collection, Part 3', page 15.

Size

Measures approx 5.5 inches tall by 4.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a tiny fleabite to the rim, shown in final picture.