Bohemian Glass Gilt & Ruby Overlay Vase, Czechoslovakia

An elegant Bohemian art glass vase produced in Czechoslovakia, richly decorated with a warm gilt ground over ruby-red glass and detailed with hand-painted floral enamelwork. The form features a baluster body with a softly swelling belly, a narrow cylindrical neck, and a weighted foot, creating a balanced and highly decorative silhouette. The surface is finished in a luminous gold wash, overlaid on deep ruby glass, a classic Bohemian decorative technique associated with mid-20th-century export glass. The vase is further embellished with raised and painted floral motifs—white blossoms with soft pink shading and green leaves—applied by hand, with fine line detailing visible under magnification. An original “Bohemia Glass – Made in Czechoslovakia” paper label remains affixed to one example, firmly anchoring origin and period. The use of the Czechoslovakia designation places production prior to 1993, with stylistic and material cues pointing most convincingly to circa 1950s–1970s. The underside shows a polished base with no scratching, consistent with careful use and quality finishing. This is a decorative art object intended for display rather than utilitarian use, well suited to collectors of Bohemian glass, mid-century European decorative arts, or gilt-overlay glass forms. ⸻ Dimensions & Weight • Height: 5 1/4 inches • Mouth diameter: 1 1/4 inches • Base diameter: 2 1/4 inches • Widest belly: approx. 3 inches • Weight: 0.474 pounds ⸻ Condition Excellent vintage condition. • No chips, cracks, or repairs • No scratches to the base • Minor, honest wear to the gilt around the belly area, visible on close inspection only and fully consistent with age and original decorative technique Please review close-up photographs for surface detail. ⸻ What it is (and what it’s not) This is authentic Bohemian decorative glass made in Czechoslovakia. It is not Murano, not modern Chinese production, and not a contemporary reproduction. Attribution is based on original labeling, materials, and established Bohemian glassmaking techniques. ⸻ Attribution & Value Disclosure While the original Bohemia Glass export label confirms origin, no specific factory or artist is named. As with much mid-century Bohemian export glass, attribution is therefore made to regional production rather than an individual maker. bohemian glass czechoslovakia glass bohemia glass vase gilt glass vase ruby overlay glass mid century bohemian hand painted glass european art glass decorative glass vase vintage bohemian vase gilded glass collector glass floral enamel glass estate glass decor continental glass 1950s glass vase 1960s glass decor cabinet display glass ornamental vase export bohemian glass