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Lot 409
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Lot 409 · Glass and crystal · H ~10.5 cm置物
SET OF FOUR CRYSTAL GLASSES “KYO-KIRIKO”
Kyoto workshops. Second half of the 20th century
Colored cased crystal; blown, hand-cut.
Estimate
16 000 – 20 000 ₽
- Set or pair
- Original box (tomobako)
- Dimensions
Height of the glasses — c. 10.5 cm.
- Description
A rare collectible set of four tall crystal tumblers made in the authentic technique of cutting through colored cased glass, Kyo-kiriko. The pieces are decorated with a very fine geometric and lattice cut ornament cut through the rich cobalt-blue upper layer to the perfectly clear crystal base.
- Contents
Two original paulownia boxes (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with the calligraphic inscriptions “Kyo-kiriko. Handmade” (factory set: 2 glasses in each box).