Ishii Koji (石井康治) Masterpiece: "Jellyfish" Art Glass Cup – A Fusion of Ancient Glaze Aesthetics and Hand-blown Brilliance #78

This hand-blown glass is the work of Ishii Koji (石井康治, 1946–1996), a leading figure in the world of Japanese glass art. Ishii, who made the unusual transition from ceramics to glass art, attempted to express the worldview of traditional Japanese glazes in glass, creating a masterpiece that embodies a singular personal style.

The entire glass bowl is inlaid with a unique pattern known as "Fumon." This is an advanced technique that involves spraying silver foil or colored glass powder onto the surface of molten glass and then fusing it with heat, creating complex, fantastical colors and textures. Yellow, blue, white, and silver particles mix together to create a tranquil, deep landscape reminiscent of antique pottery.

The design features an elegant morning glory shape with a wide opening, a short stem, and a stable, deep blue base. All of Ishii Koji's works are one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces, and are housed in art museums both in Japan and abroad. They continue to receive high praise, with small pieces starting at around 80,000 yen and medium to large masterpieces fetching over 1 million yen.

• Produced by: Ishii Glass Studio Co., Ltd.
• Artist: Ishii Koji (石井康治)
• Notable Activities: [1979] Work exhibited at Japan New Face II and purchased by Her Imperial Highness Princess Chichibu; [1985] Designed the silhouette bottle for Sanwa Shurui's Iichiko and won a special prize at the Japan Package Design Competition; [1985] Won a special prize at the Seibu Crafts Grand Prize Exhibition; [1994] Held the solo exhibition Symphony of Light and Wind: GLASS Ishii Koji at the Narukawa Museum of Art in Hakone.
• Major Collections: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Aomori Museum of Art; Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art; Toyama Glass Art Museum; Hida Takayama Museum of Art; Narukawa Art Museum (Hakone-Lake Ashi).
  
• Production date: circa 1988
• Condition: Very good (no chips or cracks)
• Accessories: Dedicated box included
• Material: hand-blown glass
• Dimensions: height approx. 7.5cm, diameter approx. 7.8cm
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