One of Japan's most recognised manufacturers of mid-century glass is Iwatsu Glass (full name Iwatsu Glass Co Ltd), a company who produced an outstanding amount of art glass, based in Osaka, Japan.
The company was prolific in the 1960s and 1970s with a fantastic range of vases, centrepieces and art pieces, found in a variety of styles.
Those bound for the export market can predominantly be found with the Hineri Glass branding, while those found domestically in Japan are mostly seen with the Art Glass branding. Almost always both will have the Iwatsu logo, and sometimes have a label reading 'Made in Japan, 手作り' (translation: handmade).
Some pieces were distributed under the Kamei Glass or Nanbu Glass branding, showcasing their label rather than the Iwatsu Glass label.
THIS LISTING
A gorgeous set! A vase and ashtray (or small bowl) in an incredible multi-coloured combination of pink, grey and opalescent/pearl white.
Series ArtGlass
Colour Pink, Grey, Opalescent/Pearl White
Production 1960/70s
Dimensions Vase: 26cm (10")tall, 13cm diameter; Ashtray: 9.5cm tall, 17.5cm (7") diameter
Condition Excellent condition with no wear we can see. Both retain their original ArtGlass labels on the side and the base. They come boxed with their original vintage packaging.
An incredible pairing, sold as a set.
These multi-coloured options are some of the hardest to find, and often the most sought-after... and you can clearly see why. What a beauty!
