AntiguaJan Beránek Design Uranium Murano Style 1959 Skrdlovice Glass Vase
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This extraordinary work from the golden age of glass art was designed by Jan Beránek, a legendary figure in Czech glass art, in 1959 for the prestigious glass manufacturer Škrdlovice Glassworks / / This piece is not just a vase; It is an iconic representation of 20th century modern glass art / With its organic form, fluid color transitions and dramatic volume, it reflects a moment frozen in time of melting glass / / The fascinating fluorescent effect it exhibits under UV light thanks to its special uranium-infused glass structure takes this work far beyond ordinary decorative objects—one of the rare works of art that retains its character even in the dark / / Design & Artistic Value / / This design, which is one of the most striking examples of the experimental approach that began in European glass art in the late 1950s, is one of Beránek's signature : / / Free-form approach / Intense layers of color / It has settled into a separate category in the collection world with dynamic patterns flowing from the inside out / / Product Specifications / / Designer: Jan Beránek / Manufacturer: Škrdlovice Glassworks / Design year: 1959 / Material: Uranium-doped artistic glass / Technique: Handmade, free-form glass blowing / Feature: Fluorescent glow under UV light / Status: Collectible / Artwork / 2750g weight / 27 cm height / 8 cm wide