Posted 10 years ago
racer4four
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Less than a year ago I excitedly found my first piece of Iwata glass, a piece designed by the founder of Iwata glass (and art glass generally in Japan), Toshichi, or Iwata Fujinana .
I own a bit more Iwata Glass now but still get excited when a new piece arrives.
This is my latest Iwata Fujinana vase and a great lump of glass it is.
Two blues of glass mixed with clear which is heavily bubbled, all then twisted. A thick clear case has been added and it has been twisted also so that the twists are offset to each other.
How do I know this is a Toshi design and not one by his son Kuri? I don't know. However based on design cues here I cannot imagine that Kuri designed this....his style is significantly different.
Anyway -it's all very aquatic and nice! I would date this vase around the 50s.
Height 26cm Weight 3.2kg
Karen darling you have very beautiful Japanese art glas , you have totally , brought new mean to art glass!! you have some pieces THAT ARE STUNNING DARLING!! . I have a lot of respect for you Japanese art glass!!
That's so sweet Sean and I appreciate hearing it.
I sometimes think I get a bit full on with my Japanese glass and I know it's not to everyone's taste. Saying this has made me feel great! Thanks.
Oh Karen , everyone loves your art glass ....... your fine!!! your very welcome Karen ... the funny thing is I cant even find any Japanse art glass where I live. but I managed to find everything else , I find one piece !! and that was almost a year ago.. there is one other brand that you posted im interested .. I really loved . I just cant remember right now!!
your very welcome Karen!!
I just remembered the other brand HOYA.............
Lovely glass, racer4four. And I join in wishing all the CW community well in this weather.
Thankyou Katherine!! very kind of you :)
Love it ! Racer4four ...
Im with sean , ive learnt a lot from your posts & seans too , theyre all beautiful pieces , i really have a lot of respect for you people that really know how to collect beautiful things ;-)
Sd
Ahh yes Hoya. No longer making art glass! If you see any of their sculptural pieces snatch them up Sean. They are not just fantastic they are appreciating rapidly.
Thanks Katherine!
Thanks SD. I appreciate that you appreciate it!
I will do that and Thankyou Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , they do make beautiful glass!! :)
Another beauty Karen :) Love the blue !
Thanks Mike! Blue sky dreaming.....
.......with its own built-in raindrops!
Wow! That's incredible looking!
Karen... I am going to start calling you Karen... Not Racer... :)
Your collection of glass is absolutely stunning. I am learning so much from you. I am so glad you are here.
Karen -- Stunnnnning!! Your finds are Super !! You go Girl and keep finding them!
...Oh, had snow when it warmed up a bit -- back to the deep freeze here. Only minus -30 with the windchill close to minus -40. I have to go do some shopping.
Loving the colour!
Peggy yes! raindrops! Thanks.
Thanks too Scott - I'll get you buying glass soon.
By all means call me Karen - I answer to it best.
I really appreciate your lovely comment Nadia.
A big blue beauty Cindy - I have to agree :)))) (she proudly said)
Rose! Don't freeze! Must be a good time to be going through boxes of stuff and staying warm. You are my biggest champion and I thank you!
Merci William. Bleu et elle est belle. (blame Google translate)
Hi can you please help me know what is the difference betwee iwata studio glass from tosichini and his son's work.. i have a small collection thats also growing but i want to be a bit more discerning thank u. You have a enviable collection
Thanks Debbee! I've put a bit of an answer on your post. Karen