Spectacularly Large & Heavy Irish Art Glass Waterford Crystal Bowl – “Evolution” by Waterford

Spectacular art glass crystal bowl by Waterford, “Evolution”  brings over two hundred years of history into the moment with its luminous legacy intact. For centuries the Irish have been supreme artists in glass. It is one of the great traditions in the realm of art, a tradition founded on patient and meticulous hand craftsmanship.The skill of Irish hands is only part of the story – there is also an uncanny power in those hands to impart something magical to glass.  When the brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in 1783, they made a bold promise – to make Waterford crystal in “as fine a quality as any in Europe in the most elegant style.”

When Irish independence rekindled a passion for Irish arts in the 1940s and 1950s, a group of businessmen resolved to bring back to life the industry that had made the city of Waterford famous. They recruited a small band of hand – picked artists, and under the guidance of these masters, young apprentices learned the intricacies of the art of crystal. In a few short years Waterford Crystal reclaimed its pride of place. Once more, it is the customary gift for royalty and heads of state.

As people search for authentic elements to balance the complexity of modern life, Evolution refines Waterford crystal to its essence. The dramatic colour and the subtle confluence of inner and outer spaces – what at first seems a daring departure ultimately comes back to enduringly classic. In warmth, beauty and lasting value, Evolution is Waterford Crystal … pure and simple lines. Sculpted shapes. Engaging colors. Light cast into brilliant form.

Dimensions: height 4.5″ x diameter 9.5″