Late 20th Century Japanese Hand Cut Crystal Sake Cup by Shimadzu — Edo Satsuma Kiriko

Shimadzu Satsuma Kiriko Crystal Sake Cup, Cobalt Blue Cut to Clear
Signed

This sake glass was hand made by Shimadzu, Ltd, in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.

It is a type of “Edo Kiriko” which is traditional Japanese art form of cut glass (kiriko) that developed around the city of Edo (historical name for Tokyo).

This “Satsuma Kiriko” style cup is distinct from Edo Kiriko by its use of more gently sloping cuts, resulting in softer gradation of color around the cut pattern.It involves multiple layers of crystal and glass.

MARKINGS
Signed “Shimadzu” with the Shimadzu logo (equilateral cross within a circle) via etching on lower portion of the glass. (Please see last photo.)

DIMENSIONS (approximate)
H 2 inches
W 2.75 inches diameter

CONDITION
Excellent, pristine condition.