Silver tea container

H 7.5 / ø 5.5 cm
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4

About the Artwork

Lines carved in the lid.
The main body is cut into a decagonal shape. The sides have a matte finish. The silver leaf inside can be seen from the polished upper part.

Description

  • Category
    Glasswork
  • Materials
    Purple glass, silver leaf, and transparent glass applied from the inside
  • Dimensions
    H 7.5 / ø 5.5 cm

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.

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Silver tea container Masato Kigasawa
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