This design is generally attributed to the designer Josef Hospodka (1923-1989) who worked for the Chřibská glassworks in Czechoslovakia from 1950 to 1970 and again from 1985 to 1989. His organic, sculptural blown glass designs enjoyed great popularity and some remained in production after his death until the factory closed in 2007. There are catalogues from the factory and some of the pieces were also illustrated in the Czech Glass Revue where they were directly attributed to Hospodka. There does not appear to be either a catalogue entry for this vase or any mention of it in the journal, but the general style is extremely close to known works by him and the attribution is reasonably safe. Chřibská pieces were distinguished by their vibrant colours, flowing forms, weight and a smooth polished base, all of which are present here making this a fine example of their productions.