“Distant brilliance” Laminated vessel with platinum and engraved decoration

H 8.1 x W 56.6 x D 20.2 cm,Year.2018
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Akira Watanabe

1959 -
  • Glasswork
  • Price Range Under $25,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

About the Artwork

This piece is characterized by the hand polished softly curved outline. By scraping the inner gray color in the middle and polishing, the brightness stands out among the matte outer part.

Description

  • Category
    Glasswork
  • Materials
    Transparent and gray flat glass, platinum powder, dichroic glass powder
  • Dimensions
    H 8.1 x W 56.6 x D 20.2 cm
  • Year of creation
    2018
  • 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 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2018)
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“Distant brilliance” Laminated vessel with platinum and engraved decoration Akira Watanabe
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