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    Posted 8 years ago

    racer4four
    (586 items)

    This amazing plate was a lucky find for me.....maybe I got it because in Japanese society owls are seen as bringers of good fortune!

    I am a bit baffled by it. I think it has been made with a combination of blowing, slumping and sand blasting . The base plate appears to have been blown (by the back appearance) and there is significant texture in the image on the plate. I really need someone who knows lots about glassmaking to have a good look at this one.

    I do know that it dates to the 1950s. That date is given by the box (see image 4) and the remnants of the sticker (image 3).
    The sticker is for Fukuoka Glass as FTG, and they stopped using that name by the 1960s when they starting using the names Marti Glass and Multi Glass.

    The owl is probably an eagle owl, but it doesn't really matter - he is an awesome owl!

    Diameter: 30cm (12in)

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    Comments

    1. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Wow, what a great piece of art glass, Karen!! Love this, love the decor, love the owl, love the colors, the texture, and the MCM vibe, it's perfect for that era. I hope you can find out more about it. :)
    2. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      Beautiful ! I detect a bit of Greek influence here...he's a hoot :)
    3. melaniej melaniej, 8 years ago
      Karen what a beauty!
      You know this girl loves owl's!

    4. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      I totally LOVE this plate!
    5. Ivonne Ivonne, 8 years ago
      Amazing plate!Looks more pottery than glass.It'd be very interesting to know more about this glass processing.
    6. NevadaBlades, 8 years ago
      Karen, don't know if you know this or not, but in Japanese culture snakes are also bringers of good fortune, particularly concerning monetary wealth. They say that those born in the year of the snake never have to worry about money, they will somehow always manage to make ends meet without too much difficulty. Wishful thinking, eh?!!? [;>)
    7. SEAN68 SEAN68, 8 years ago
      This is so beyond stunning and fabulous , love the design and the colors!!
    8. sklo42 sklo42, 8 years ago
      Amazing design and textures!
    9. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 8 years ago
      This is a great find! And you know, the owl is always the wise one ;)
    10. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Isn't he awesome Katherine!? Thanks for loving it so much.
    11. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Japanese do Greek - no wonder it's good! lol
      Thanks Mike
    12. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Hey Melanie I thought of your owl collection when I first saw this - I'm glad it hits the spot!
    13. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Bonnie.
      Ivonne too! I am not sure how it's been made but yes I agree it looks like pottery.
    14. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      I love the snake belief Blade. I have a lovely Japanese glass snake here but it's been a bit off task - I'm still not wealthy!!
    15. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Sean - I can see this at your house with your fab things! Move to Australia!!

      Peggy - it grabbed me for the design first, then I found out it was glass. No choice - it needed to be mine. Thanks!

      Sue - I want to be wiser and this might help. If not, I will just admire it.
    16. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 8 years ago
      I really love it, fantastic post!
    17. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks so much Virginia - glad it appeals.
    18. rhineisfine rhineisfine, 2 years ago
      Adorable Japanese owl! Sweet!

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