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    Posted 8 years ago

    racer4four
    (619 items)

    Kagami Crystal was established in 1934 by Kozo Kagami, a talented and creative glassmaker who had spent time in Germany studying crystal glass production and cutting techniques.

    Kozo Kagami won a silver for the company's products at the 1937 Paris World Expo, a medal of honor at the 1939 New York World Expo and the grand prize at the 1958 Brussels World Expo. Since then, Kagami Crystal has received many more special commissions from the likes of the Imperial Family, the Japanese government, and Japanese embassies and consulates all around the world for official receptions. Kagami Crystal glassware can be found in embassies and consulates in more than 250 countries around the world.
    Although Kagami ventured into some coloured glass dinner wares in the 60s their focus has remained on crystal.
    Today the company makes high quality crystal wares, including hand made drinkware, cut crystal (with both copper wheel and ground designs) and are masters of edo kiriko.

    This vase possibly dates to the 1970s ( estimate by looking at it's box so not exact) and is a relatively simple work for Kagami. The plain vase shape has been blown and given surface texture, possibly by sand blasting. The very restrained pattern has been wheel cut.

    Height 16cm

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    Comments

    1. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Nice Karen, I could live with this one!!
    2. sklo42 sklo42, 8 years ago
      This one has it all.....subtle shape, lovely surface texture, asymmetrical cut and quality second to none. The base in image four is perfection......
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Beautiful vase and wonderful write up!! You sure do have an incredible knowledge of Japanese glass.
    4. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Judy. It is very understated and perfectly executed, as is all Kagami glass.
    5. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      When I looked Kagami up again I noticed on their website they endorse the idea of “monozukuri-no-kokoro” or passion for manufacturing excellence. It's a very Japanese concept and so applicable to the work from Kagami as you have noted Peggy. This one stays with my other crystal pieces from Kagami and Hoya; they look really out of place with the other wabi-sabi glass!! Thanks for your insight mate!!
    6. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Probably way less than you know about trunks, or rabbits, Scott! Thanks for the love and ego stroking lol!
    7. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Ken. Sometimes I get there but I find jewellery hard!
    8. Rick55 Rick55, 8 years ago
      I love how the cuts play against that beautiful surface Karen! Pic 3... Wow!
    9. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 8 years ago
      Ditto to the comments! Love it. And I too find especially silver jewelry hard most times! It's so reflective...your photos are always great!
    10. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      I really appreciate your comment Rick. It's a simple but effective style this vase as you have said. Thanks
    11. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Sue! Still laughing about too sexy for my shirt .....
      Yeah, jewellery is tough..your photos work so you have no probs!
    12. NevadaBlades, 8 years ago
      Simple is best. [;>)
    13. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      True true KJ. Thanks mate.

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