Leaning Hand Blown Vase by Lin Ward

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  This lovely and interesting art glass bowl can be used as a service bowl, candle holder (always remove new metal parts on contemporary candles before using with vintage glass), catch-all, candy bowl, etc.
  The aventurine glitters and glows, but does not show well in images because of the metal particle reflections.

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