Otafuku made by Masao Kozumi using the pattern embossing glass technique. The pieces are modeled after ancient shapes. They have the iron content in the raw materials used so gives them a unique greenish color and fluctuation. A paperweight in the shape of a lucky Otafuku. It can be used as a chopstick rest at the dining table, or turned inside out as a condiment dish.
【Masao Kozumi】 Masao Kozumi is a glass artist born in Kumamoto in 1979. After graduating from Toyama City Institute of Glass Art, Kozumi starts working with glass in Asahimachi, Toyama. He is currently based in Gifu. His nostalgic looking pale green glasses are much thinner than their appearance. Its sophisticated and serene form matches perfectly with Japanese food.
Caution
*Each piece is a work of art by the artist, so the expression and size of each piece will vary. Please understand this in advance.
*It is not heat resistant.
*Using dishwasher is not recommended.
*The dedicated box is not included. It will be delivered wrapped in cushioning material.
*Due to the techniques used in the production process, some glass pieces may display purple-red lines on the surface, intentionally incorporated by the artist as part of the design, adding uniqueness to the artwork. These are not defects but rather characteristics of the piece, so please be aware of this feature when considering making a purchase.
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