{"title":"Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by the glass artist Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七, 1893–1980) currently available at Antique Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"74","title":"Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七)'s `Gen (Black)` hand-blown crystal wine cooler, ice bowl, masterpiece from his later years, large-scale work #74","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare hand-blown glass piece by Iwata Toshichi (1893–1980), a master who laid the foundation for modern Japanese glass art. Created in 1972, towards the end of the artist's life, this piece is one of his greatest masterpieces, and its crystal clear transparency and dynamic form give it a particularly striking presence among Toshichi's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece's graceful curves resemble the waters of a powerful mountain stream instantly transformed into solid crystal. Despite its imposing dimensions, approximately 27cm high and 21.5cm wide, maintaining its exceptional clarity, free of air bubbles and impurities, requires exceptional skill and delicate temperature control. The hand-blown molding of large, pure crystal glass is prone to cracks and distortions during the cooling process, making it extremely difficult to produce a successful piece, further underscoring its rarity and value. The highly transparent glass creates a deep curve within, evoking a sense of spaciousness. While originally intended as a flower vase, we suggest placing a large block of ice inside to create a fantastical ice bowl, where the ice and glass appear to blend seamlessly. The graceful flow of light and shadows reflect in this captivating piece, drawing you in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七, 1893–1980)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1943] Certified as a Class A Art Preservation Qualification, [1951] Awarded the Japan Art Academy Prize, [1970] Awarded the Person of Cultural Merit, [1980] Awarded the Order of the Treasure, Second Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen\u0026nbsp;(Black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972 (Showa 47)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box, dedicated wrapping cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass, crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 27cm, width approx. 21.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are small internal bubbles, cloudiness, and scratches due to the manufacturing process, but no notable damage after production. Please note that \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ethe wooden box has dried out and cracked due to aging\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125266858171,"sku":null,"price":300000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2308.jpg?v=1761739788"},{"product_id":"88","title":"Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七)'s Ashtray, Purple cherry blossom #88","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ashtray is a symbol of the colorful style of Iwata Toshichi (1893–1980), a pioneer of contemporary Japanese glass art. The artist's spirit and artistic exploration of color are condensed within the solid block of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive feature of this piece \u003cb\u003eis the deep purple (maroon or purple-red) speckles that blend intricately from the bottom to the top of the glass. Encased in a layer of transparent glass, these speckles are dispersed with countless tiny air bubbles, almost as if they were alive, and when light passes through them, depending on the angle from which it is viewed, they project a fantastical scene reminiscent of a swarm of cherry blossom petals, the colors of spring in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is close to a square, but each corner is designed to curve upwards, giving it a highly artistic form that is suitable not only as an ashtray but also as \u003cb\u003ean Art Deco or mid-century objet d'art\u003c\/b\u003e . When you pick it up, you can feel the inherent weight of glass and it feels solid and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricately colored glass used in this piece changes color dramatically depending on the lighting conditions. Depending on the light intensity and angle, as well as the type of monitor you are viewing the photo on, the color may appear reddish purple, deep brown, or warm pink. We hope you enjoy the unique color transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable collectible item that combines the magic of color of Iwata Toshichi with the organic beauty that is unique to hand-blown glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七, 1893–1980)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's notable achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1943] Certified as a Class A Art Preservation Qualification, [1951] Awarded the Japan Art Academy Prize, [1970] Awarded the Person of Cultural Merit, [1980] Awarded the Order of the Treasure, Second Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1960 (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown glass, crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 8.3cm, width approx. 13.6cm, weight approx. 940g\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are small internal bubbles, cloudiness, and scratches due to manufacturing, but no notable damage after manufacturing is found.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184885252283,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2649.jpg?v=1763384118"},{"product_id":"433","title":"Father of Modern Japanese Glass Art, Master Iwata Toshichi (岩田藤七) - Glass Network Flower Vase, Glass Network Vase, Fruit Basket, Candle Holder #433","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eElevating modern Japanese glass art into the realm of fine arts and revered as the father of modern Japanese glass art, this masterpiece titled \"Glass Network Flower Vase\" is crafted by master artisan Iwata Toshichi (1893–1980). Born in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1893, he studied metalwork, lacquerware, Western painting, and sculpture at the Hakubakai Western Painting Institute and the Tokyo Fine Arts School, ultimately transitioning into the world of glass backed by the sense of form he cultivated through metalwork and painting. Pioneer of freeform techniques such as free-blowing (chubuki), Iwata Toshichi achieved numerous monumental milestones, including winning consecutive Special Prizes at the Teiten Exhibition, a Silver Medal at the Paris Exposition, the Japan Art Academy Prize, the Mainichi Art Award, selection as a Person of Cultural Merit, and receiving the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star (Second Class). While originally crafted as a fine flower vase (hanaike), its mesh-like structure gracefully transmitting light allows it to be presented to the world as an exclusive fruit basket adding color alongside aged sake, or as a luxury candle holder (candelabra) for enjoying intricate plays of light and shadow when illuminated within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eExamining the fine details of this work reveals the exceptional mastery of the \"hot-worked network technique\" established by Iwata Toshichi after long years of research displayed without reserve. This technique, where molten transparent glass rod stock at temperatures of approximately 1,200 to 1,300 degrees Celsius is manually crossed three-dimensionally and fused into a lattice structure just before cooling and hardening through a moment of breath and swift handwork, requires an extraordinary degree of artisan intuition and rapid temperature control. Created without using any molds, this vessel possesses an organic openwork structure formed by glass strands undulating and intertwining in multiple layers, showing magnificent harmony between the soft upward curvature of the rim and the thick transparent glass base set at the bottom. The clear refracted light inherent to the colorless, transparent glass material itself reflects intricately off the lattice joints and overlapping curved surfaces, resulting in a structure that complexly amplifies incoming light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, following a trial period in the 1930s, it can be specified as created circa 1965 to 1975 (late Showa 40s to early Showa 50s), a time when Mr. Iwata's free-blowing and network techniques reached the peak of artistic maturity and he vigorously produced creative flower vessels around the time of his selection as a Person of Cultural Merit (1970). Inside the lid of the original box (Tomobako), the author's handwritten signature \"Iwata Toshichi zo\" and red seal are clearly inscribed, corroborating precious craft value representative of the artist's mature period. The vessel body itself shows no damage such as cracks or chips, maintaining an excellent condition in its highly transparent glass material and joint texture. It comes complete with a dedicated original box featuring the artist's handwritten inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eIwata Toshichi (岩田藤七, 1893–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1928–1930] Won Special Prizes three consecutive times at the 9th–11th Teiten Exhibitions; [1937] Awarded Silver Medal at the International Exposition of Art and Technology in Paris; [1951] Received the Japan Art Academy Prize; [1954] Appointed member of the Japan Art Academy; [1958] Won Grand Prix at the Brussels World's Fair; [1969] Received the Mainichi Art Award; [1970] Selected as a Person of Cultural Merit; [1980] Conferred the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Second Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art; Toyama City Museum of Glass Art; Machida City Museum; Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts; The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura \u0026amp; Hayama; The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), among many others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003eCirca 1965–1975 (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood (no chips, no cracks, age-related scuffs present, box shows staining)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated original box (Tomobako) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eGlass (free-blown, hot-worked network structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight approx. 13.0 cm, Width approx. 12.5–15.0 cm (oval)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop are listed as pre-owned items due to their historical production period, even if unused. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying these condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48332227510459,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2716_result.jpg?v=1789267874"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/maker-iwata-toshichi.oembed","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}