Posted 7 years ago
racer4four
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Kurata made this form of vase in a number of decors, including a plain white pearlised one which seems the most common.
I like this green one best, green glass being a big fave of mine.
The decor is based on a green clear glass base with white glass swirled through it. A clear case has been added and then moulded, and the lip has been hand worked to finish. It has then been lightly iridised.
Typical of Kurata it is exceptionally well made. I cannot find any evidence of mould lines, and this shape would have required at least a three piece mould. The shape is actually quite complex, with the ribs thinning and flattening to the lip, and the bumps on the ribs having small indents on the end. The base has been pontil ground and polished.
This vase is well used with a very scuffed base and some light marks here and there. Very lovable still.
Height: 26cm
What a beauty!
Thank you Karen for this very educative post, the vase is really nice, I love green glass too, you know already that, LOL
Thanks Anik, great to hear from you.
Alan, green glass is always good, and I'm happy to pass on the little I know.
Before reading the Headline I was sure it is Kralik humpen vase.And yet Japanese again!
Great taste you have, Karen, I love the colour green going into a white irridescence at the bottom, superb !~
A pure delight, Karen, so much to see and love!
Beautiful ! love love
Ivonne I had to look up humpen by Kralik, and yes I can see where you are coming from. Thanks for the info and love!
It's a nice blend I agree thanks Phil!
Thanks Peggy . Happy you like it!
So right Ken, I didn't even think of that! Can't unsee it now......lol.
Thanks!
Thanks Mani, happy you love it :)
I love the iridescence. Beautiful!