Posted 6 years ago
racer4four
(620 items)
This vase by Itoko Iwata probably dates to around the 1980s, although I have yet to confirm that.
The date seems right because it was around that time that her husband Hisatoshi Iwata was making glass of a similar nature. Itoko was an artist in her own right so I am not saying that either copied from each other, but they were working side by side in the Iwata studio so some transfer of ideas seems to be a natural result to me.
This vase is a great Japanese themed shape with it's included foot, sweeping curves, and flared rim.
The decor is the finest of green and white spatter and swirls on clear, with a bright bit of yellow near the base for interest. The gold foil squares shimmer softly. The whole has been matte finished, likely by sand blasting.
It is a luminous piece, quite subtle in effect and very sensuous. It displays one of my favourite things about Japanese glass, and that is a different way of using colour. The green is unlike anything from European glass, and the yellow splash shouldn't work but just does.
Height 20cm.
Beautiful vase Karen, the pattern is like windblown golden leaves
Such a beautiful combination of colors and designs. Wonderful vase.
Great addition the colors are amazing.
Oh Karen, This is BEAUTIFUL!! I love all your Japanese pieces.
fresh mint green cooling sharp air intake as the shards of gold smooth the way
gasp one would say a timeless piece of calming seas
then the rush comes as you take on the 'big wednesday' way
stunning karen the subduing factor before the end of day
thanks sharing just super !!!!!!!!
Beautiful !
There is still a mystery that occurs in the clean design !~
OMG! I want it!
Very nice coloring on this vase!
Love it karen!! Love the colors, and the Pattern kinda has that Retro feel to it !!
Thanks Jenni, I will remember that description!
Thanks Anik and Caper. The colours of this vase are quite special, and I'm happy that you like them too.
Scoot, I am proud to have converted you, and thanks for your constant love and support.
*Scott too!
Scoot is that other guy.
Thanks Malkey, I'm always happy when a collector of your calibre agrees with my items!
Mani, Phil, Lois and MrsT: thanks so much all. I sometimes wonder if my appreciation is a bit skewed by bias, and when others love things too I feel better!
The Japanese did love a retro square of gold in this era! Thanks Rose :)
This is gorgeous!!!!! Karen....:-)
Thanks mate!
Another wonder. By the same hand as one of my favourite vases in your collection, the orange one with circles. Itoko Iwata. A name to remember.
Nice collection. Hope to find one in Malaysia too.