Japanese EDO KIRIKO art vase in transparent and cobalt blue crystal

Magnificent Japanese Edo Kiriko art vase. Very thick cut transparent and cobalt blue crystal. Made in Japan according to tradition by master glassmakers. Vase in perfect condition delivered in its box. The wooden box is a little cracked (see photos) Height: 22 cm ••• Edo Kiriko, literally "faceted object of Edo", is a type of traditional glassware that appeared in the Japanese capital at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). Designated a national traditional craft since 2002, Edo Kiriko is distinguished by its colors, its wide variety of patterns and its luminosity highlighted by a unique method of cutting the glass into facets. The Edo Kiriko technique: The technique developed at the end of the 19th century is still the one that glass artisans use today. This persistence of tradition has earned Edo Kiriko the recognition of the greatest Japanese cultural authorities. It was designated a traditional craft of Tokyo in 1985 and then a traditional craft at the national level in 2002. The appellation Edo Kiriko is also strictly controlled and reserved for glass products made manually using traditional techniques and tools and produced in the Kanto region, although production is mainly concentrated in certain districts of Tokyo. ••• Careful shipping or hand delivery possible in Paris. For shipments abroad, please contact me.