Description
Set of two vintage Blenko Art Glass Nile Green ash bowls.
Beautiful, scarce Blenko color called “Nile”.Made in the 1960s. Blenko part no. 966. Both have un-ashamed air bubbles trapped within the glass. Blenko’s stained glass texture and hand-made style often produced air bubbles within the glass. Trapped air bubbles are expected in most Blenko items. The heart shaped dish has a very large enclosed bubble on the rim. It is the nature of Blenko’s glass and gives it character.
The color darkens and lightens according to the thickness of this heavy glass. Beautiful color. Great for party or guest ashtrays. Doubles as incense burners, candle holders, catch-all, etc. when not in ash service. Rim on the amoeba form is wide and flat enough for cigars. The heart shape weighs 3.5 lbs, measure 8″ long by 6″ at widest point. Amoeba shape weighs 4 lbs, measures 9″ long, 7″ at widest. Shown in early 1960s Blenko catalog.
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