{"title":"Kurata Glass (Japan)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePieces distributed under their domestic line originally carried a foil sticker reading 'Kurata Craft Glass' often accompanied by the Joetsu Crystal logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Japanese glass production \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-japanese\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-5-5-ball-vase-1","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 5.5\" Ball Vase","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA gorgeous multi-coloured vase in a style known to be from the company's range of coloured art glassware. This particular version of this ball vase stle contains blue, yellow and pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e14.5cm tall, 14.5cm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658080182439,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_4593_5c32b478-673c-4e23-ab2d-7103a2f4d475.jpg?v=1718672184"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-8-ball-vase","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 8\" Ball Vase","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA gorgeous multi-coloured vase in a style known to be from the company's range of coloured art glassware. This particular version of ball vase contains sunflower yellow, olive green and dark grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecm tall, 20cm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition with no major wear - we would have said excellent, but there is a small flaw internally, as per the last picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45895159447719,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_7144.png?v=1722247096"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-8-vase-in-red-amber","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 8\" Vase, in Red\/Amber","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA gorgeous cased glass vase in a style confirmed to be from the manufactuer. This particular version has a layer of opaque red, cased with a layer of transparent amber, which provides the colour output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecm (8\") tall, 15cm diameter (at its belly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear wear can see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46407609974951,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_6c2a9853-d70d-4c5a-9060-c735732fdb1f.png?v=1734740579"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-8-handkerchief-bowl-centrepiece-in-plum-white","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 8\" Handkerchief Vase\/Centrepiece, in Plum\/White","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA gorgeous handkerchief bowl or centrepiece in a well-known style from the company; in a two-tone colour combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecm tall, 20cm (8\") diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear wear can see. Retains its original label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461955080359,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_1391_aad3f97f-261a-4be4-af69-807f6773d875.jpg?v=1736570034"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-9-vase-in-green-amber-with-gold-leaf-original-vintage-packaging-rare-find","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 9\" Vase, in Green\/Amber with Gold Leaf | Original Vintage Packaging *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Vase \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Amber with Gold Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 23cm (9\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear wear can see. Retains its original vintage packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340215070887,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_665dd117-fb93-4b7c-8e02-6737d55b936f.jpg?v=1775468884"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-6-ball-vase-in-red-gold","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 6\" Ball Vase, in Red\/Gold","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab1\" class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Vase \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Honey Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecm (6\") tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition with no major wear we can see. There are a couple small imperfections; one nick on the side and one on the rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48914600394919,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_5457.png?v=1777170513"},{"product_id":"kurata-glass-japan-art-glass-8-ball-vase-in-red-gold-1","title":"Kurata Glass (Japan) Art Glass 8\" Ball Vase, in Red\/Gold","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cem\u003eJoetsu Crystal Glass Company\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKurata Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (often branded \u003cem\u003eKurata Craft Glass\u003c\/em\u003e) represents the premium art glass line of one of Japan's most enduring furnaces. Founded in 1905 by Masaru Kurata in the Gunma Prefecture, the company is a notable exception to the post-war trend of factory closures, remaining actively operated by the Kurata family today. While JCGC maintains a strong domestic presence under its own name, the kiln's mid-century commercial expansion was heavily driven by international distribution, solidifying its presence in the global art glass market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDuring the 1970s and 1980s, Joetsu was contracted by major Western distributors, most notably the American tableware brand \u003cem\u003eMikasa\u003c\/em\u003e, to manufacture large quantities of both pressed and free-form art glass. Because these export pieces were distributed with temporary foil labels that frequently degraded over time, attribution of unmarked Kurata glass relies heavily on physical manufacturing traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Kurata Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-row large-row-under  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab1\" class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row tab-content tab-content--active  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Vase \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Honey Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\/70s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecm (8\") tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear we can see. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurata Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49208045469863,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_5818_034516c7-dc62-46bf-97e2-307aa7ee99c7.png?v=1777772880"}],"url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/kurata-glass.oembed","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}