Glass ashtray “Rhapsody”, designed by Frantisek Zemek, Mstisov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Description

The 1960s glass ashtray was designed by Frantisek Zemek for the Czechoslovak glassworks Mstisov as part of the Rhapsody line.
The item was made using the hot-formed art glass technique, characterised by flowing, irregular forms and interpenetrating layers of coloured glass.

A visible production flaw in the lower section and slight signs of use consistent with its age.