Cobalt Gilt Vase with Grapevine Motif, Mid-20th Century

Decorative cobalt blue glass vase featuring a continuous gilt grapevine and leaf motif encircling the body. The form is compact and balanced, with a narrow mouth, rounded belly, and recessed base. The decoration shows slight variation in line density and edge softness, consistent with hand-applied or hand-finished gilt work rather than modern transfer printing. The glass is richly saturated and evenly colored, with good clarity and depth. The interior base shows a finished circular depression consistent with mid-20th-century production methods. Overall proportions and decorative language align with decorative glass produced for the mid-century international market. No maker’s mark or legible origin label is present on this example. The vase is therefore presented as unattributed, in accordance with museum and academic cataloguing standards. ⸻ Measurements • Height: 4 3/4 in • Mouth diameter: 1 1/4 in • Belly diameter: 2 1/2 in • Base diameter: 1 1/4 in • Weight: 0.374 lb ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition. • Minor wear to the gilt decoration, most visible at high points • No chips, cracks, or repairs • Glass remains structurally sound and displays well Wear is consistent with age and does not detract from overall presentation. ⸻ Date Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1960s) This range is based on form, color saturation, and gilt application style—not on labeling. ⸻ Material Cobalt blue glass with applied gilt decoration. ⸻ Classification Decorative Art Glass · Mid-Century Decorative Object · Unattributed Museum-Style Object Caption Vase Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1960s) Cobalt blue glass with gilt grapevine decoration Height: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) Unattributed A compact cobalt blue glass vase decorated with a continuous gilt grapevine and leaf motif encircling the body. The vessel features a narrow mouth, rounded belly, and recessed base. The gilding shows slight wear consistent with age, indicating hand-applied or hand-finished decoration rather than modern transfer. Produced for the mid-century decorative arts market. ⸻ Optimized, Defensible Tags 1. Mid-century glass 2. Cobalt blue vase 3. Gilt glass 4. Gilded glass vase 5. Decorative art glass 6. Vintage glass vase 7. Grape motif 8. Grapevine design 9. Blue and gold glass 10. Hand-decorated glass 11. Mid-century decorative object 12. European-style glass 13. Cabinet-sized vase 14. Collectible glass 15. Decorative vessel 16. Unattributed glass 17. Vintage home decor 18. Display glass 19. Small art glass vase 20. Mid-century modern decor