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 peach coloured centrepiece, in a large and flat style that is a well-known model and appears in a variety of colours. The particular piece also has a glow under UV light, meaning it likely has manganese or uranium in the glass causing it to glow.
Series Hineri
Production 1960s/70s
Dimensions 7cm tall, 29cm (11.5") diameter
Condition Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.