Vintage Bohemian Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks GLOWS

This is a bohemian art glass vase by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks in Czechoslovakia. The clear glass glows under 365nm UV lighting - likely manganese glass, not uranium glass.

Designer and Origin:
It is designed by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks in Czechoslovakia, in the mid-century era, most likely dating back to the 1960s or 1970s.

Characteristics:
These vases are known for their heavy, hand-blown glass, often featuring organic shapes, and vibrant color combinations like the pink and blue seen in this example.

Technique:
They often utilize techniques like sommerso, where layers of colored glass are encased in clear glass.

Size:
8.75” tall, 4.25” top diameter, 5” at the widest

Condition:
Excellent, barely visible scratches as seen the last two photos.