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.
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A gorgeous cranberry pink, royal blue and clear centrepiece. This style, often referred to as a handkerchief vase, is a well-known model and appears in a variety of colours.
Series Hineri
Production 1960s/70s
Dimensions 17.5cm tall, 16.5cm wide
Condition Great vintage condition with no major wear. There is a very small slither chip near the base that is smooth and unnoticeable (we originally thought it was a manufacturing flaw).
