24884 FUJITA Kyohei (Hand-blown Venice sake cup)

Height: 6.3cm

Diameter 5.7cm

Kyohei Fujita studied metal engraving at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and then mastered glass art in Italy. He established a unique style of glass art in Japan and has been recognized worldwide, receiving a succession of honours including Member of the Japan Art Academy, Person of Cultural Merit and the Order of Culture. This piece is a highly acclaimed Venetian piece, which is his forte. His technique in elevating the piece to a highly refined masterpiece with delicate shading is truly a miracle of skill. The inside is decorated with gold, making this a truly elegant piece.