Kosta Boda Ulrica Hydman Vallien glassware

Kosta Boda is one of the world's leading brands of glassware and art glass, originating from the Kosta glassworks founded in 1742 in Småland, Sweden. The signature visible in the image identifies the work of Ulrica Hydman Vallien, one of Sweden's most famous and popular glass artists, known for her hand-painted motifs like snakes and tulips. Manufacturing is primarily localized in the 'Kingdom of Crystal' (Glasriket) in Sweden, maintaining a long-standing tradition of Swedish glassblowing. The brand is currently part of the Orrefors Kosta Boda group, which has seen various ownership changes throughout its history, eventually becoming a centerpiece of Swedish design identity.