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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Andrew Andersen on November 22, 2023, 05:53:48 PM
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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.
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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.
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Great! I'll be curious to see what you find. 👀
- Andrew
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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.
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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!
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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!