Posted 10 years ago
racer4four
(620 items)
This 1950s vase has been made by FTG or Fukuoka Glass Japan.
FTG, Fukuoka, later became Marti Glass and are now known as Multi Glass.
It's a very large vase at 30cm (12in) high and has been made from a mix of brown and amber and clear glass. This tri-lobate shape was very popular in Japan in the 50s and 60s and most glass houses had a go at it.
But you know the most awesome thing about this vase is the co-box it came in!
The box is made from plywood, covered in a grey fabric and with metal hinges and clasp.
It is VERY big....34cm (13.5in) long, 24cm (9.5in) wide, and 26cm (10in) deep.
When I opened the cardboard box from the post and saw the co-box I had to laugh!
Awesome.
very very beautiful !!
Someone was taking no chances! The internal swirling lines are lovely.
Thanks Sean!
Thanks too Peggy! Everything from Japan had a co-box in it's day. I love them !!
Thanks for loving the swirls too.
your very welcome Karen!!
beautiful bratt !!! love it
Serious pre-bubblewrap packaging!
Omg K, this is amazingly beautiful!
Ditto to what Val says, that box is a gift in itself!
Thanks Manikin for your loving comment.
You too Kevin - the packaging is so great isn't it!
Val I keep all the boxes but even if this vase broke (the horror!) I would keep the box!
Hey thanks too Sue! A beautiful vase in a fantastic box - what's left to want!
Totally cool!
Ta Dean