Satsuma Kiriko Old Fashioned Glass, Indigo

Glass

Craft Company: Satsuma Vidro Artcrafts

ORIGIN: Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture
SIZE: Φ75 × H88 mm (280ml)
MATERIAL: Crystal glass

The brilliance of Satsuma revived

The unparalleled vivid colors of Satsuma Kiriko faceted glasswork, which once ceased to exist amidst the upheaval at the end of the Edo period (1603 – 1868), have now been brought back to life through the skill and passion of modern craftsmen. The glass possesses a comfortable weight when you hold it in your hand, while the deep indigo color that seems to ooze out from the glass is engraved with intricate traditional patterns. Its dignified presence that shines in the light will never fade away.

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Satsuma Kiriko
- Generic term
A generic term for faceted glasswork produced in the Satsuma domain (today’s Kagoshima Prefecture) during the late Edo period (1853 – 1868). It is characterized by a series of color gradations called “bokashi” arising from the cutting of the glass. The gradations are created by hand-cutting patterns into “iro–kise glass,” which itself is formed as a thick layer of colored glass overlaid on transparent glass. Although production of this type of glass had once been discontinued, it is now being brought back.
Crystal glass
- Material
Glass to which lead oxide is added to remove impurities such as iron oxide. Crystal glass is characterized by high transparency, high reflectivity and refractive index, and a beautiful shine. It is often used for high-grade glassware and artistic crafts, and its brilliance enhanced by faceting and other decorations. Crystal glass is heavier than ordinary glass and produces a clear metallic sound when struck.

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