Vintage Orrefors Corona Crystal Vase by Lars Hellsten, Etched WB Yeats Friendship Quote, Signed Sweden 5.75"

This rare, collector-grade edition of the iconic Orrefors "Corona" vase features a beautifully etched excerpt from the 1937 poem "The Municipal Gallery Revisited" by Nobel Prize-winning poet William Butler Yeats:

“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends."

This profound inscription transforms a world-class piece of Swedish art glass into a timeless tribute to friendship, making it an extraordinary gift for a dear friend, a poetry lover, or a graduation milestone.

Designed in 1978 by the legendary Swedish glass artist Lars Hellsten, the Corona collection was inspired by the radiant light surrounding a full moon.

The vase features a heavy, multi-sided geometric silhouette that acts as a natural prism, capturing and refracting light with incredible brilliance.

Excellent Used Condition with superb optic clarity.

Label: Retains the original red and white Orrefors "Grouse" (Orre) factory sticker on the side.

Signature: Hand-etched on the base with the official "Orrefors" script signature and designer initials "LH"

Handblown from premium Swedish lead crystal; it has a satisfying, heavy weight and no cloudiness or chips.

Height: 5 3/4”
Diameter: 3 5/8”
Weight: 2.5 lbs

With its stunning prism-like reflections and moving tribute to friendship, this rare Orrefors piece is the perfect, ready-to-cherish gift for a lifelong friend or a dedicated poetry lover.