Cut glass flower vase. “Spring and purified surrounding air”

H 17.5 / ø 25.5 cm,Year.2017
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Masato Kigasawa

1962 -
  • Glasswork
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4

About the Artwork

Using blue fritted glass on the bottom. Thick deep lines are cut on the sides narrowing towards the bottom, with thin lines cut in between. The upper part of the vessel is also slightly narrowed, creating a beautiful silhouette.

Description

  • Category
    Glasswork
  • Materials
    Blue fritted glass used in the bottom
  • Dimensions
    H 17.5 / ø 25.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2017
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Kiriko cut glass

Kiriko cut glass is made by using rotating grinders or diamond wheels to cut geometric patterns and curves into the surface of finished glass vessels. The patterns are evened and finished with fine polishing stones. Edo kiriko and Satsuma kiriko are especially famous.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
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photo Cut glass flower vase. “Spring and purified surrounding air”
Cut glass flower vase. “Spring and purified surrounding air” Masato Kigasawa
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