Secessionist iridescent glass Crete Rusticana three handled vase, c1900. Bulbous form with applied strap handles and raspberry prunts, 15.5cm high
Crete Rusticana' finish is an iridescent, textured pattern resembling rust/metal with distinctive applied strap handles and small raised "raspberry" prunts (dots), embodying Austrian Secessionist design. Vase is pre-blown in optic form with a knotty texture then mould-blown and shaped, reduced and with iridescence and three applied curved green handles with blossom-shaped finial added.
 
£250