Edo Kiriko Tumbler Japanese glass Cup Blue Shippo Leaf pattern Red Japan

Size : 7.3 x 10.8 cm , 2.87 x 4.25 inch

Capacity :  200 ml

Material : Soda glass

Condition : Brand new

Origin : Made in Japan / Tokyo

Note:With Kiri box
 

 The national craft designated 'Edo Kiriko' is a traditional craft from Tokyo's downtown area that has been around since the Edo period.
 Finished in a double structure clear glass and colored glass with the skill of the craft, and the craftsman of Edo Kiriko with the skill of the  carefully cuts the glass melting at 1350 degrees one by one.
 The clear glass inside can be seen from the colored glass on the surface. and the wonderful contrast clear glass and colored glass to surface the traditional design.

 When I take it in my hand and look at it from various directions, it shines beautifully like a kaleidoscope.
Please enjoy from various directions, from the top, from the bottom and diagonally.
Traditional patterns of Edo such as Landscape and animal are drawn as theme on the glass.
The contrast between the beauty of cutting of glass and the pattern on the box is matched perfectly and very elegant. You will never gets tired of watching.