{"product_id":"cobalt-galaxy-russian-shisha-vase","title":"Cobalt Galaxy Russian Shisha Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA starfield poured into glass. The Cobalt Galaxy is a hand-blown Russian-fit shisha vase finished in deep sapphire blue with white frit scattered across the surface like distant constellations and dark drift bands trailing down from the neck. No two pieces are identical — each is its own night sky. A statement base for stems that earn one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Blown Galaxy\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne Stocked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCobalt Galaxy Russian Shisha Vase — Hand-Blown Sapphire Glass with Frit Speckle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-blown sapphire body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cobalt blue base layer poured at the molten stage. Translucent enough to glow when backlit, dense enough to hold its colour against any tray finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite frit \"starfield.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed white glass fused into the surface during blowing. The speckle pattern is unique to each piece — yours will look subtly different to the photo, which is the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack drift streaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark veining trailing down from the neck, formed naturally as the colour glass settles during shaping. Adds depth and movement to the silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Russian flare profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide, low-set body with a smooth concave taper into the neck. Centre of gravity sits low for table stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian-standard 45mm neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with any standard 45mm base grommet for a compressive seal across modern Russian-spec shisha pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial wall thickness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick rolled lip and weighty body. Cleans easily, resists the chips and stress that plague thin-stock decorative glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#faf6f0; border:1px solid #c4956c; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#6b4423;\"\u003eHandmade Glass — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach Russian-fit vase in this range is finished by hand in Russia. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass tone, finish character, swirl, frit distribution, and decoration density vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, colour family, and overall character will match — the exact pattern won't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003ePossible light surface marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished glass can arrive with very minor surface scratches, fingerprints, or transit dust from the freight journey. These do not affect performance, seal, or longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eWash thoroughly before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassware ships with packing residue and may carry transit dust. Rinse the inside and outside with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush before your first fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eNever use hot water on the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass cracks under thermal shock. Always wash with lukewarm water — never boiling, never straight from a hot tap. Do not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian-standard shisha pipes with a 45mm vase neck and grommet seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs cleanly with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoob (Mars, Classic, Professional grommet lines), Maklaud, Alpha, Conceptic, Geometry, Union, Japona, VZ, Mattpear, DSH, Soft Smoke, plus modern German and Polish brands using the 45mm grommet standard (Aladin modern, AMY Deluxe Russian-spec, Wookah, Dschinni, Neolux).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian threaded stems (Khalil Mamoon, Shika, Sahara), magnetic-lock-only stems (Hoob Atom and similar), proprietary clamp systems (Steamulation Ultimate Gen II), or sealed glass-body designs (Oduman N-series).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase grommet not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a 45mm shisha base grommet for a clean, airtight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the grommet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press your 45mm base grommet flush into the vase neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the grommet — it eases the stem in and protects the rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower with a gentle quarter-turn. The down-spout should sit ~15–20 mm below the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the diffuser\/down-port by 10–15 mm. Adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull-test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block the hose mouthpiece and pull. No bubbles = airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with lukewarm water after each session — never hot on cold glass, never cold on warm. Hand-blown glass dislikes thermal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoured glass holds water marks slightly more visibly than clear — a quick rinse straight after each session keeps the finish crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor deeper cleans, use a soft bottle brush with mild detergent or a dilute lemon-and-bicarb soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the neck before re-seating the grommet — trapped moisture squeaks the seal and shortens grommet life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a flat, level surface. The flat-bottomed flare is stable, but a soft mat under the base prevents knocks during cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid alcohol-based cleaners — they can dull glass over time. Citric acid soaks are fine for limescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir leaking on first pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat the grommet — uneven insertion is the usual culprit. If it still hisses, try a thicker grommet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem sitting loose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's undersized — step up a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem won't seat fully?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's oversized — step down a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater marks won't budge?\u003c\/strong\u003e A short citric acid soak (one tablespoon in warm water, 30 minutes) clears mineral deposits without abrasives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt Galaxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement shisha vase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-blown coloured glass with white frit and black drift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt blue with white frit speckle and black drift veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Russian fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressive grommet seal (plug-in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Cobalt Galaxy shisha vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase grommet, stem, bowl, hose, and tray are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my shisha pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your stem inserts into the vase via a 45 mm rubber or silicone grommet, the Cobalt Galaxy is built for that standard. Modern Russian, German, and Polish shisha pipes overwhelmingly use this fit. If your stem screws onto the vase (Egyptian style) or uses a brand-specific magnetic-only or clamp connector, it will not seal here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my vase look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical — and that is the appeal. Frit-glass finishes are applied by hand in molten form, so every Cobalt Galaxy has its own distribution of white speckle and black drift. The colour, density, and overall character will match the photos; the exact pattern won't. Treat each piece as a one-of-one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour fade or peel over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cobalt body, white frit, and black drift are all fused into the glass during blowing — not paint, dye, or surface coating. Cleaning, water exposure, and normal session use will not affect the finish. The only risk to coloured glass is thermal shock from sudden temperature shifts, which damages the glass itself rather than the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this priced lower than the Hookah Tree Tear Drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobalt Galaxy is curated under our in-house Essentials line — the same kind of hand-blown coloured glass you'd expect from a premium import, sourced and brought in directly without the boutique-import markup. Different positioning, comparable craft, sharper price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia. 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