Topic: Assistance with ID

[Andrew Andersen]

Greetings -
I was thinking maybe Czech or Murano glass but upon closer examination I am wondering if it is something else. Could this be Sanyu Japanese glass? That pontil is interesting.  Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thank you, Andrew
Specs:
7.75 in widest
2.75 in high
2 lbs 13 oz weight
Polished level base with a concave polished pontil.

[user9318]

I have one in the same colourway. I have had it for years, I tried searching for the origin, but it was only a half-hearted attempt and I never found out who made it. Maybe I will have another search online later today, years have passed since I searched originally.

[Andrew Andersen]

Great!   I'll be curious to see what you find.  👀
- Andrew

[user9318]

I may have found a contender for the maker, dishes in the same style and colour, but square in shape instead of triangular like ours. I'm not sure if I can add direct links to the items, as they are for sale on other websites, I don't want to break the forum rules, but if you Google "Iwatsu Hineri Glassworks" or put your photo through Google image search or Google lens, you will see a few of the square ones.

[Andrew Andersen]

Wow-I see them! Great find -  Iwatsu Hineri of Japan !!  With a reference to this glass having a distinct concave pontil. The color / form summer berries are spot on as is the base. I think you found our glass - and many thanks for your efforts and reply!! I want to learn more now about Japanese glass!

[user9318]

You are more than welcome, and this time round it did not take long searching to find the probable answer. Google Lens worked its magic, which was not around when I searched years ago. Japanese glass is lovely and I feel some of it/some makers are underrated.

I got my one from an antiques fair in Southwold, I couldn't resist it, especially when it was only a tenner!