Engraved Flower Vase with Kingfisher Design

Description

• Category
  Glasswork
• Dimensions
  H 31 / ø 14 cm
• Year presented
  2023
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Copper wheel engraved glass

Designs are engraved into the surface of a glass vessel using small, copper engraving wheels. The copper engraving wheels are spun on a lathe and coated with grease and an abrasive grit or slurry. Using this technique, glass can be freely embellished with plants and animals or other motifs.

Selected exhibitions

• The 63rd East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
• Selected