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 blue vase in a style not as common as some of the others from this Japanese manufacturer.
We believe this was inspired by a style originally created by Jan Beránek for Skrdlovice.
Series Hineri
Production 1960s
Dimensions 20.5cm (8") tall
Condition Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.