vase
Object NameVase
Manufacturer
Fukuoka Tokushu Garasu Kabushiki Kaisha (JA), Fukuoka Art Glass Company
Made FromLead Glass, Soda Glass
Dateabout 1954
Place MadeJapan, Kyushu-chiho, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
TechniqueBlown, manipulated, probably sandblasted, ground
SizeOverall H: 24.7 cm; Body Diam: 16.5 cm
Accession Number55.6.6
Credit LineGift of the Asahi Glass Company
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMultiple-layer glass: inner layer of colorless soda glass; middle layer of semi-translucent milk-white glass of high lead content; outer casing of translucent yellow, opaque white and light purple glasses; blown and manipulated. Whole surface frosted, probably from sandblasting, except flat rim and base; pontil mark ground.Provenance
Source
Asahi Glass Company
(Japanese, 1908-1913) - 1955-01-25
1600-1700
