Crystal Gauge Vase

Name: Crystal Gauge Vase
Brand: Jim Rokos
Price: 636.89 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Lead-free crystal. Mouth-blown by Harrachov in the Giant Mountains of Bohemia. (The wooden mould in the picture is not included.) The Gauge vase adopts the characteristics of a flower. The vase is kept upright by the weight of the water. As the flowers absorb water, the vase "wilts," alerting us to the need for replenishment. We lose something when we bring flowers indoors. There is no wind to animate the flowers. The vase keeps the flowers firm, preventing them from wilting as they should while they are dying. A tool used to measure and display a quantity is called a gauge. The angle of the vase's neck serves as a gauge for the amount of water left in the vase. The Gauge is meant to sway and lean, and when it is fully hydrated, it will tilt; otherwise, it will return to its optimal equilibrium. To avoid overbalancing, the quantity of flowers is restricted by the thin neck. The vase is able to gently sway, giving the impression of flowers dancing in a breeze.

Creator:

Jim Rokos (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)

Style:

Minimalist (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Crystal,Other

Place of Origin:

Czech Republic

Period:

2010-