A pressed glass centerpiece or serving bowl made in Japan during the 1990s, attributed to the Satsuma tradition, exemplifies minimalist design. The bowl is crafted from cool-toned, translucent glass with a subtle greenish hue, forming a broad, shallow silhouette. Its wide rim is adorned with a rhythmic, drop-shaped or oval motif embedded in the body, enhancing both texture and visual depth. The glossy finish and smoothly finished edges are characteristic for late 20th-century high-quality pressed glass. This piece is entirely glass, with no additional materials or visible signature, suitable for both decorative display and functional use such as serving fruit or desserts. It is preserved in very good vintage condition, showing only minor traces of previous use or a gentle patina, without visible damage.The bowl represents an era marked by the dialogue between Japanese minimalism and global influences of the late 20th century. The glass delicately refracts light, creating an almost ephemeral shimmer across its surface. Its transparent form seems to recount the subtlety of daily rituals, where an unadorned vessel becomes a meeting point of tradition and modernity. The embedded drop motif evokes a ripple on water—suggesting calm and harmony, qualities deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy.This bowl could be displayed on a wooden or stone table in a living room, where the interplay of light underscores the refinement of pressed glass. It can be paired with ceramics of pure lines or contrasted with vibrant fruit, elevating both its functional and decorative qualities. The design harmonizes in postmodern interiors as well as in restrained, modern spaces inspired by Japanese or Scandinavian aesthetics. It might complement a glassware collection or serve as a geometric detail against natural materials.
DIMENSION
Height4 cm
Depth27 cm
Width27 cm
Dimension details
Width27 cm
Height4 cm
Depth27 cm
Weight1 kg
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