Laminated bowl with platinum and engraved decoration. “Under the moon”

H 4.5 x W 46.1 x D 39.8 cm,Year.2020
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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

Expressing the glittering ripples on the water surface.
I stacked the glass plates to make the finished piece look different from every angle, and to give an impression of depth.
I expressed surging waves with the softly curved outline polished by hand.

Description

  • Category
    Glasswork
  • Materials
    Transparent and gray flat glass, platinum powder, dichroic glass powder
  • Dimensions
    H 4.5 x W 46.1 x D 39.8 cm
  • Year of creation
    2020
  • 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 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
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photo Laminated bowl with platinum and engraved decoration. “Under the moon”
Laminated bowl with platinum and engraved decoration. “Under the moon” Akira Watanabe
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