Edo Kiriko Purple Crystal Vase, Double Yarai and Bamboo-Leaf Cut, Glass Studio Saiho, Wooden Box

A hand-cut Edo kiriko crystal vase in purple overlay glass from Glass Studio Saihō, combining a double 'ken-yarai' fence pattern with bamboo-leaf cuts, in a wooden presentation box.

Edo kiriko is Tokyo's cut-glass craft, dating from the late Edo period. Cutters grind traditional geometric patterns by hand through a thin layer of coloured glass cased over clear crystal, so the cuts show as brilliant clear lines against the colour. Glass Studio Saihō (硝子工房 彩鳳) is a workshop specialising in this craft. The yarai (bamboo fence) pattern is traditionally read as a ward against misfortune, and the bamboo leaf as a sign of vigour and long life.

Details

• Maker: Glass Studio Saihō (硝子工房 彩鳳), Edo kiriko
• Pattern: 剣矢来重文様 (double ken-yarai with bamboo leaf)
• Size: diameter 150 mm × height 200 mm
• Material: colour-cased crystal glass, purple
• Box: wooden box, 167 × 167 × 238 mm
• Handmade: small bubbles and slight variations in size and colour are normal
• Condition: new

Please read before ordering

• Limited availability. We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold out we refund in full immediately.
• Ships from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.
• Professionally double-boxed for shipping.