Shōwa-period Mouth-Blown Glass Candy Jar, Japan
A Shōwa-period Japanese mouth-blown glass candy jar showing the typical features of hand blowing: distinctive traces of the making process are visible, natural lines produced by handwork that make each piece unique. It offers relatively generous storage space, suitable for sweets, tea leaves and the like, and the clear glass makes the contents easy to see. The lid is simple and practical and the body rounded; whether used as a storage jar or as an ornament, it is well worth collecting. With its long history and light signs of use on the surface, it offers antique lovers a memory of everyday life in the Shōwa period. (Shows marks from the making process)