Elegant little cut crystal vase of the overlay type, featuring a geometric and stylized plant decor. The intense purple crystal has been meticulously wheel-carved to reveal patterns of stars, leaves, and oval cabochons, in a striking contrast between the deep hue and the transparency of the clear crystal. This type of glass, stemming from the tradition of Central Europe (Bohemia, Silesia), embodies an ancestral know-how in the cutting of colored crystal. Light plays admirably on it, creating a refined and mysterious shimmer. ? Height: 11 cm (≈ 4.3 inches) ? Diameter at the neck: approximately 9 cm ? Condition: Very good overall condition, no chips or cracks to report.