Slender elegant flute shape, in emerald green glass with a clear glass foot. Stands 11" tall, the foot is square, a little over 3 x 3". In Russia, single-stem vases of this shape are called "berts" among connoisseurs, seemingly from their similarity in shape to a "bertsovaya kost" (tibia), but that is not a proven fact. They continued to be manufactured in the Soviet Union up to 1960s, perhaps even 1970s.

However, there is a distinctive difference between the Imperial Russian and Soviet berts vases. As they evolved, the design of their foot was somewhat simplified. It is still a square, with the 4 ridges flowing down to end as "claws", and with the facet between them running in a straight line. However, the Imperial vases have better defined and more pronounced "claws" because the edge of the facets between them is more recessed and rounded, as if "tucked in".

In very good condition. The lip of the vase is slightly chipped in several places. The foot has acquired a few tiny and light scuffs and scratches, barely noticeable. In fact, even the chips at the lip are not very noticeable unless you know about them and look for them.

Please note that the pen and the rose in our photos are for size reference.