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 ball vase, in an incredible multi-coloured combination of blue, pink and yellow - giving out a mix of colours as they cross.
Series ArtGlass
Colour Rainbow - Blue, Pink, Yellow
Production 1960/70s
Dimensions 14cm (5.5") tall, 16cm diameter
Condition Great to excellent condition with no major wear to mention. One small nick to the side on the lower half, as per the picture.
These multi-coloured 'rainbow' options are some of the hardest to find, and often the most sought-after... and you can clearly see why. What a beauty!
