¥7,000Original price was: ¥7,000.¥4,500Current price is: ¥4,500. （税込）
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This is a blown glass drinking cup from the Showa period, imbued with the radiant brilliance of clear lapis lazuli blue. Originally a practical item used in hospitals, it is formed with exceptional thinness and lightness, and its translucent appearance possesses the beauty of a work of art.
While maintaining the pure and clean presence reminiscent of medical settings of that era, in modern times it creates new scenes in daily life—whether serving sake as a tokkuri or displaying a single wildflower for a refreshing decoration. Surviving without damage is rare, making this a piece where one can appreciate the delicate resonance characteristic of thin-blown glass.
Height approximately 11cm, Diameter approximately 8cm, Perfect condition
Showa period glassware represents the products of an era when industrialization was advancing while still retaining traces of handcraft. Thin-walled vessels made by blown glass or mold-blown techniques possess a light and delicate resonance, combining practical utility with artisanal character. Widely distributed among the common people as hospital equipment, tableware, and daily necessities, they now hold increasing value as reflections of the lifestyle culture of that time. Colored glass in transparent, blue, green, and other hues displays fresh expressions when receiving light, sometimes being given new roles as flower vases or sake vessels. Showa glass teaches us the pleasure of discovering beauty hidden within the practical.
