Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Toyama Glass Studio vase

In Art Glass > Show & Tell.
Art Glass5762 of 22787Boucher teddy bear brooch,  Viking Glass amber teddy bear paperweight Steinschönau (Kamenicky Senov) Enameled Glass Bowl, ca. 1915
31
Love it
0
Like it

NewfldNewfld loves this.
Drake47Drake47 loves this.
ReiseReise loves this.
GianaMZGianaMZ loves this.
sherrilousherrilou loves this.
vcalvcal loves this.
PoirePoire loves this.
bracken3bracken3 loves this.
SEAN68SEAN68 loves this.
kivatinitzkivatinitz loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
kyratangokyratango loves this.
betweenthelensbetweenthelens loves this.
jbingham95jbingham95 loves this.
LovelyPatLovelyPat loves this.
mikelv85mikelv85 loves this.
shareurpassionshareurpassion loves this.
melaniejmelaniej loves this.
CaperkidCaperkid loves this.
auraaura loves this.
AnikAnik loves this.
ManikinManikin loves this.
BenBen loves this.
artfootartfoot loves this.
PhilDMorrisPhilDMorris loves this.
vetraio50vetraio50 loves this.
IvonneIvonne loves this.
TassieDevilTassieDevil loves this.
AnnaBAnnaB loves this.
jscott0363jscott0363 loves this.
See 29 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 7 years ago

    racer4four
    (586 items)

    I am still researching which glass artist made this vase, as it is unsigned and came with no box. The only identifier is the Toyama Glass Studio label.
    Toyama is an important centre for art glass in Japan, with a world renowned glass school, glass museum, and this studio.
    The studio has had many graduates of the school and other artists move through it, so I will have to check with them to find the maker of this vase.
    It is well made, with 3 layers of glass. A fine pale blue inner case, a fine black layer over that, and then a clear case to finish. Thin trails have been added over the black layer, and sheets of silver and gold foil have been added over that. The shape is simple and allows the decor to be the main feature.
    Like a lot of Japanese glass the initial view is quite simple and strong, however a closer look reveals complexity.
    Height: 26cm

    logo
    Art Glass
    See all
    Vintage MCM Blenko ? Hand Blown Art Glass Large Purple Fish Vase
    Vintage MCM Blenko ? Hand Blown Art...
    $273
    VINTAGE FENTON HAND PAINTED & SIGNED BY BILL FENTON DRAGONFLY RUFFLED VASE
    VINTAGE FENTON HAND PAINTED & SIGNE...
    $38
    Vintage large Perthshire PP1 millefiori glass paperweight + label
    Vintage large Perthshire PP1 millef...
    $62
    One Rare Vintage Red Rhinestone Eyes MOSSER Sitting Glass Cat
    One Rare Vintage Red Rhinestone Eye...
    $152
    logo
    Vintage MCM Blenko ? Hand Blown Art Glass Large Purple Fish Vase
    Vintage MCM Blenko ? Hand Blown Art...
    $273
    See all

    Comments

    1. jscott0363 jscott0363, 7 years ago
      That's quite a remarkable vase Karen!!
    2. Newfld Newfld, 7 years ago
      Beautiful multi layered vase Karen, the design is so unusual & gorgeous - sounds like a lot of hard work went into it, to great effect
    3. Ivonne Ivonne, 7 years ago
      Looks very modern.Simple but eye catching.
    4. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 7 years ago
      The marble makes the vase look heavier, and so lifelike the marble garners much beauty in this design !~
    5. sklo42 sklo42, 7 years ago
      Aaaah......less is definitely more in this case. Handsome!
    6. sklo42 sklo42, 7 years ago
      Lovely photos, Karen, perfect background colour!
    7. racer4four racer4four, 7 years ago
      Sorry guys, I'm still not get messages about comments so have fallen behind.
      As always I am so happy to get your comments,and whether they be positive or not, comments are a good thing. I'm glad this vase was enjoyed by all :))
      Thanks:
      Scott
      Jenni
      Ken
      Ivonne
      Phil and
      Peggy
    8. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 7 years ago
      Hi Karen! For some reason, I stopped getting messages about the comments a couple years ago! I never could figure it out...

      Now for this vase! Love, love it! You nailed the description right down to the end hitting the complexity as it should be. You are perfectly right!
    9. racer4four racer4four, 7 years ago
      Thanks babe! I wish the gold was real, then I would crash your house :)
    10. Ivonne Ivonne, 7 years ago
      Is this a new politics by CW?I don't get messages about comments either!
    11. sklo42 sklo42, 7 years ago
      I got a CW message that they were joining forces with Barnaby's and that the site was being improved! In my, albeit limited, experience not all improvements go smoothly. I too no longer get emails about comments on posts!

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.