Posted 8 years ago
racer4four
(620 items)
Edo Kiriko is a traditional form of Japanese cut glass, notable for it's use of particular patterns cut by hand, generally on multi layered glass.
It is derived from a form of cutting started in Tokyo, then called Edo, in the 1820s,and has continued to be developed to this day.
Edo Kiriko is always hand cut, and is not cut by diamond wheel but by whetstone. This apparently gives the cuts a particular look and finish, with rounded edges, and of course makes it expensive.
Only certified masters are allowed to call their work Edo Kiriko, and to be truthful I am not sure if Hoya were certified to call their work by the proper name.
These tumblers were probably made around 2000 and are very simple pieces of Edo Kiriko. The cuts are not complex and the glass is only 2 layers. An exceptional piece of kiriko of this size may have up to 4 colours of glass and incredibly detailed patterns, and can retail in the thousands of dollars.
These are still a pretty nice example however, and will probably stay nestled in their box.
You are an education, Karen! The cut does look different, as if it has texture, and you've captured it well.
They are beautiful!
"Miss KAREN" -- Is OUR Japanese Art TEACHER !!
Absolutely beautiful! And your pics are brilliant too :-)
They ARE beautiful!! Your knowledge of the Japanese glass is VERY impressive!!!!
Always something new Karen! I didn't know the Japanese made cut glass... Lovely set!
Peggy the Japanese are so good at detail work as we all know and these are beautiful.
Thanks for enjoying my little lessons.
Rose is still applying herself well and remains an A level student.
Thanks Kyra for the comment. Some things photograph well and these were good to do!
Scott thanks! My knowledge is growing but still small....being a language dumbnuts an not reading Japanese is a disability here.
Ahh - now you know Rick!! Thanks for your comment.
Beautiful snowflake patterns.
Thanks Bladerunner for commenting and loving.
Beautiful glasses Racer on my Xmas list thanks.
Mine too Caper! Thanks.
So light and airy like snowflakes ! :)
Thanks Mike!
I would have to use these..I have always liked drinking out of nice glasses...and these are very noyce!...:-)