{"product_id":"cobalt-overlay-crystal-bowl","title":"Cobalt Overlay Crystal Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSubstantial vintage crystal bowl and ashtray made in Poland, weighing an impressive 1.7 kg. Deep cobalt blue overlay crystal is cut back to clear glass.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e label remains attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCobalt Overlay Crystal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is made from coloured lead crystal using the overlay technique. The blue outer layer has been extensively hand cut to expose the clear crystal beneath. Large geometric facets, traditional diamond patterns and deeply cut radiating stars cover the sides and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central star viewed from above is particularly striking, with long clear rays extending through the cobalt ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral shaped rests are cut into the thick rim for cigars or cigarettes, identifying the piece as an ashtray. Its broad rounded form also makes it suitable as a decorative crystal bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of richly cut coloured crystal was produced by Polish glassworks during the second half of the 20th century. The precise factory is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Poland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Second half of the 20th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Coloured lead crystal\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Cobalt overlay crystal, hand cut decoration\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 20 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition, almost no traces of age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54750617993557,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Overlay_Cut_Crystal_Bowl_Made_in_Poland_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1787689819","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/cobalt-overlay-crystal-bowl","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}