Barbara Bendzunas Signed Oil Spot Art Glass Vase 1996 Handblown Studio Glass

This is a signed 1996 art-glass vase by Barbara Bendzunas, created in her distinctive oil-spot style. The vase features a deep, dark ground that appears nearly black until held to the light, where it reveals a rich dark purple translucence. The surface displays vibrant, organic oil-spot patterning in layered greens, blues, reds, and yellows, with the colors suspended within the glass in a dimensional, floating effect. It is signed "B Bendzunas 1996" on the base, confirming Barbara-not Paul-Bendzunas as the maker.

The vase measures 5" high (13 cm), 3 5/8" diameter (9.1 cm), with a 2 top circumference (5 cm), and weighs 1 lb 6 oz.

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