Exquisite art glass vase hand blown by internationally renowned artist Elaine Hyde; Gold Confetti lie against a dark purple iridescent background. Base glass shows purple when held to light. Etched signature reads "Hyde 1993"; Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks, some shelf wear; Measures approximately 8" tall x 3.5" at widest Artists bio: Elaine Hyde is an internationally known glass artist. She began her career in 1969 at The Brooks Institute of Fine Arts in California. After graduating with a BFA in 1972 she worked and trained at the Pilchuck Glass Center under the direction of Dale Chihuly. At the time, the now-famous school was in the second year of operation. In 1974 she opened her beachside studio in Santa Barbara. One of the very few women working in the male-dominated field of blown glass, she has attained a reputation for herself.