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This listing is for a pair of Edo kiriko glasses made around 10 years ago by master craftsperson, Hirayama Monji.  Hirayama has skilfully sculpted the front of each glass with an image of Hokusai’s (1760-1849) ‘Fine Wind, Clear Morning’ ukiyoe print from the ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji’ series.  Please note that this product is not heat-resistant, so please avoid rapid heating, rapid cooling, microwave ovens, dishwashers etc.  They come with their original signed wooden storage box, as well as Japanese language profile papers about Hirayama and Hokusai’s red Fuji print. 

Hirayama Monji (b.1936) is an Edo kiriko master craftsperson originally from Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.  In 1954 he joined Tamura Glass, and six years later he established his own workshop in Koto ward, Tokyo.  In 1967 he became Director of the Tokyo Cut Glass Industrial Association, and in 1985 he succeeded in having Edo Kiriko designated as a traditional craft of Tokyo.  In 1986 he exhibited at the Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Nihonbashi in Tokyo, he continued to exhibit every year since then.   In 1989 he exhibited at the Edo Kiriko New Works Exhibition, and in 1992 he was certified as a Tokyo Traditional Craftsperson.  In 1999 he became Chairperson of the Tokyo Cut Glass Industrial Association, and in 2000 he received the Tokyo Governor's Merit Award.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Kiriko cut glass began 180 years during the Edo period and involved the technique of cutting patterns into the surface of glass. This type of glassware was very popular in Europe during the Meiji Period because of the unique Japanese designs and patterns reminiscent of kimono silk. Edo Kiriko remains popular today because of its beautiful designs and delicate cutting technology.  In 2002 Edo Kiriko was designated as a National Traditional Craft. 

Sizes

Box:  H.9.5cm (3.7”) x 17.7cm (6.9”) x 9.2cm (3.6”)

Glasses:  H.6.8cm (2.6”) x Dia.7cm (2.7”)

Condition

Both cups are in very good condition and appear to be unused.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.