Rare Neodymium/Dichroic Glass Sculpture Changes Colour

Description

This is a stunning freeform glass sculpture bowl. Probably Scandinavian or Bohemian in origin. Made in very unusual and quite rare neodymium glass (also known as alexandrite glass), which changes colour according to different lighting conditions!! The vase appears lilac in natural sunlight or yellow artificial light, and smoky blue in fluorescent/white light (see pictures)!This is due to the presence of neodymium oxide (Nd²O³) in the glass. for more information on this rare and wonderful glass, please see:

https://www.mindspring.com/~reyne/neowhatsis.html

Would make a unique addition to any glass collection.

Size

Measures approx 4.75 inches tall by 14 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks other than a couple of minute fleabites to the base rim, shown in final picture.