1990s Funnel Shaped Hand Painted Vase by Monique Nichols

Description

This is a one-of-a-kind vase as in the only one like that in the whole world. I know that because … more This is a one-of-a-kind vase as in the only one like that in the whole world. I know that because I am the artist who painted this wonderful piece. I hail from a family of artists, artisans, woodcarvers, and iconographers dating back to the twelve century. It is my privilege and honor to be able to continue in a field forbidden for women until not that long ago. All the stained glass colors that I use I mix myself to obtain yet another hue that is not ready from the bottle and therefore unique in its shade of color.
It is large and extremely diverse in its use. I often suspend a small light bulb to illuminate the inside of the vase and the result is beautiful and a change of ambiance occurs instantly. I have tried to show it in a photo. Next to the window on a stand - the colors and whimsical shapes take on a life of their own. I just love this vase for its uniqueness and versatility.
Fantastic as a centerpiece.
Approximate measurements: 10” x 14.5” x 14.5”
It is also signed and numbered and the year that it is made is 1997
The number 256 represents the number of pieces done in that specific year. The first 50 or so numbers are reserved by me, so the first registered with me number, for a given year usually starts with 51 less