Posted 2 years ago
kwqd
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This Sasaki glass basket is about 8.5" high x 4.5" in diameter. It has a ground bottom and Sasaki label. There are quite a few bubbles in the glass.
I have not seen anything like this from Sasaki before and, since it had a "Best Offer" option, I bid 30% less than the asking price, not really thinking it would be accepted. I am not really adding Japanese glass to my collection anymore, especially larger pieces like this, so was somewhat dismayed to find that my offer had been accepted when I woke up this morning. Oh well, it is a fairly unusual, labeled piece so I can deal with it!
Guessing it was swung in a mold and then hand worked to pull a handle and attach it. I was not able to find another example of this basket and it is the only Sasaki basket that I have seen.
Japanese art glass prices have gotten a bit silly so that, along with space considerations, has cooled my ardor for the shiny temptation of that glass.
Seller's images until I can re-shoot it.
Totally gorgeous basket, what an intense shade of green - love it!
Thanks for your comment, Jenni! The color is what first attracted my attention!
Thanks for loving my Sasaki basket Alfie2, Cisum, Jenni, Drake47, BHIFOS, vcal,
fortapache, Kevin, sklo42, dav2no1, blunderbuss2 and Falcon61!
Thanks jscott0363 and Watchsearcher!
Interesting and cool.
Tis is very unlike the other slag/coloured glass Sasaki made and the internal ribbing is just SO different!
I love it, Kevin
Thanks Karen!
Thanks Jennifer and Cokeman1959!