vase
Object NameVase
Designer
Toshichi Iwata
(Japanese, 1893-1980)
Factory
Iwata Glass Co., Ltd.
Made FromGlass
Date1972
Place MadeJapan, Tokyo
TechniqueBlown, manipulated while hot
SizeOverall H: 50.1 cm; Rim Diam: 17 cm
Accession Number87.6.24
Credit LineGift of Iwata Glass Co., Ltd.
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent yellow, deep violet glasses; blown, manipulated while hot. Tall "flori-form" shape with flared trumpet rim in yellow, color extends to upper one-third of narrow, twisted body then blends to striated, matte-finish colorless; narrow body base has wide, solid applied foot of violet heavily cased in colorless; ground and polished pontil; inscribed on base: "1972 T. Iwata"; paper label on base: "TR115".Provenance
Source
Iwata Glass Co., Ltd.
- 1987-11-18
