Vase made of high-quality lead crystal with gold-ruby underlay; ovoid body with a solid base, multi-faceted sides, and a constricted neck flaring out to a conical rim; polished rim and polished base (showing signs of shelf wear).The vase is in excellent condition.Josephinenhütte; designed by Alexander Pfohl or Josef Riedel (Polaun), circa 1930. Height: approx. 14.7 cm; diameter: approx. 11.5 cm.Ref.: S. Zelasko, *Josephinenhütte 1900–1950*, p. 250; Ref.: Riedel, *10 Generationen Glasmacher*;Ref.: Petr Novy, *Riedel: Sklo, Trendy, Inovace*.