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Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita

Creator: Kyohei Fujita
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregular with on one side with the contour line of the lid concaved in slightly from that of the base. Its thick glass walls are embedded with fine crushed gold leave. The infused pattern appears like veins and webs, shimmering in the light. The rim of both the lid and the body was lined with sterling silver. Etch signed "K. Fujita" on the base.
Reference: For a nearly identical work in terms of form and color entitled "Hiraizumi", see Illustration plate 80 on page 96 of the book “The world of Kyocera Fujitsu: a 70th Birthday Commemoration”.
Graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Arts, Department of Metal Crafts at nineteen. At twenty-six he entered the Iwata Glass Co. and resigned two years later to establish a career as an independent artist. In 1973, Fujita presented the “Japanese Iris” themed Liuli box (a type of glass). The box was made with a technically complicated decoration that results in the magical jewel-tones. From that point on, the name Kyohei Fujita became synonymous with “Liuli box”. They were the most ornate and magical Japanese boxes in the world.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	glass, sterling silver
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with minimal shelf wear on the base. A few spots of unevenness along the silver rim as shown, possible tiny dings or results from the making process. Lightly etched signature is legible only in close range par artist's practice.
Creation Date:	1980s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Glass, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	707836

Dimensions

W.	7.825 in;	H.	5.125 in;	D.	5.875 in;
W.	19.88 cm;	H.	13.02 cm;	D.	14.92 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.