One of Japan's most recognised manufacturers of mid-century glass is Iwatsu Glass Co, a company who produced an outstanding amount of incredible pieces predominantly bound for the Western export market.
Based in Osaka, Japan, the company were prolific in the 1960s and 1970s with a fantastic range of vases, centrepieces and art pieces, found in a variety of styles. Often mistaken for Italian and Czech pieces, these can often be found today with original Hineri foil labels still intact - Hineri being one of their glassware ranges.
Some pieces were exported under the Kamei Glass or Nanbu Glass, showcasing the exporters label rather than the Iwatsu Glass label.
THIS LISTING
A gorgeous sky blue bowl/centrepiece. This style, often referred to as a handkerchief bowl, is a well-known model and appears in a variety of colours.
The piece is also cased, meaning there is a layer of opal glass internally, allowing the external colour to really showcase.
Series Hineri
Production 1960s/70s
Dimensions 21cm tall, 19cm wide
Condition Great vintage condition with no major wear that we can see - there is a small chip to the base, as per the last picture
