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    Posted 8 years ago

    racer4four
    (619 items)

    I have seen a number of these Kurata vases for sale on my internet travels and eventually succumbed and bought this one. I was surprised when I received it as it seems so much bigger than I expected. Silly of me really because the size was noted in the ad and I am used to Japanese glass being oversized. Not that it's huge at 30cm, it's more that the style would be better suited to a smaller vase (I think anyway).
    I believe these vases date to the 1950s or 60s at the latest.
    At this time Kurata were masters at making moulded glassware and this vase is a demonstration of that.
    Made from white glass with a clear case the finish on it is excellent. Even with unforgiving iridescence there is no sign of moulding marks.

    Kurata also made this decor in a shorter squat shape although I do see less of them.
    This vase would look beautiful in isolation in a pared back room.
    I'll admit it gets lost here in clutterville.

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    Comments

    1. antiquerose antiquerose, 8 years ago
      Love it Karen!! I am sure the striking color and shine does not get that lost in Clutterville ......LOL
    2. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      I think this is really pretty Karen!!
    3. Ivonne Ivonne, 8 years ago
      You're having a blue and gold period now :).Can you continue?
    4. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Rose! Hey I get lost here! My kids get lost and Shaun? Last saw him a few weeks ago. Nah, it's not quite that bad. Lucky this vase is a good size after all.
    5. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Judy. I do love the pearl look of this.
    6. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Ivonne I'm trying to figure what to post now you have said that lol!
      I was going for pink next....will have to check out my unposted blues :)
    7. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      so so beautiful
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      This certainly sure is a beauty Karen!
    9. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      Very striking Karen and I''m sure the size makes it even more imposing. :)
    10. NevadaBlades, 8 years ago
      It's great, Karen, but it reminds me too much of my sagging old body! [;>)))))
    11. Rick55 Rick55, 8 years ago
      Gorgeous vase Karen! The shape is fantastic too with those long "drips" coming down the sides... Beautiful!
    12. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks for seeing the beauty Thomas, Kivantitz and Scott. I appreciate your thoughts.
    13. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Imposing is a good word for it Mike even with what is a subtle decor for the Japanese.

      Really KJ?! I hope you gleam also lol!!

      Rick thank you. I like the draped look myself!
    14. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 8 years ago
      Beautiful! I really love this!
    15. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      It would suit your house style too V, a little bit nouveau.
      Thanks:)

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