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Kralik Cobalt Glatt Silberiris, ca. 1900 | Bohemian Art Glass573 of 1709 |  |  |
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This is my other example of the Kralik Glatt Silberiris - this time, the glass is cobalt blue (fairly rare - amethyst is more common), and the iridescence is decidedly more silver (and purple)... this wonderful example is coated so thickly that it almost looks like the vase is made of metal! This is one of my favorite Kralik pieces in my collection.
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