Art Deco WMF Ikora Glass Bowl c1930

Description

Heading : Ikora Glass Bowl
Date : c1930
Origin : Germany
Colour : Burned orange. purple. yellow and white 
Features : Tubular folded rim and a deep well. Vivid red colourway with additional decoration
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 2 3/4 inches tall with 11 3/4 inch diameter  
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks.
Restoration : None
Weight : 2600 grams

Additional Information : Originally intended as a candy bowl. Designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1930s and produced by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). An exceptional example. All Ikora pieces are unique. The rim in this case was coloured using gold oxides and selenium and the resultant blend of red melding with amber is stunning.