Kiriko cut glass is made by using rotating grinders or diamond wheels to cut geometric patterns and curves into the surface of finished glass vessels. The patterns are evened and finished with fine polishing stones. Edo kiriko and Satsuma kiriko are especially famous.
WATANABE mainly works with the kiriko (cut) technique; however, he has also developed his own unique layering technique, in which powdered gold, colored glass grains or the like are dusted between several glass sheets to give a decorative effect; the sheets are then fused by using an electric furnace to create the base material with patterns of light captured inside the glass.
Most of the artists manage their artworks by themselves, so it is sometimes difficult to confirm the availability of an artwork right away. After receiving your inquiry regarding the availability, price, fees, your order etc., Gallery Japan will contact the artist directly and will send you a reply.
Steps
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Click the "Inquire" button to send your inquiry
2.
Gallery Japan contacts the artist to confirm availability.
3.
Gallery Japan sends the customer a reply.
4.
The customer places the order.
5.
The customer makes a payment for the artwork and shipping fees, etc.
6.
The artwork is shipped approximately 2 weeks after confirmation of payment.
Payment Method
We accept banks transfers and credit card payments.
Shipping Fees etc.
We will send you an estimate for shipping fees, insurance and packing charges.
Rough estimate
Overseas
Shipping
JPY50,000–200,000
Insurance
0.6%–1% of the price of the artwork
Domestic
Shipping
JPY2,000–10,000
Insurance
0.2%–0.5% of the price of the artwork
Fees may vary depending on the delivery location, type of artwork, and size.
Customs
Customs duties are generally not levied on imported artworks in countries like the United States, though the final judgement will be made by the customs office of the importing country. If the artwork is liable for custom duties, the international courier will pay on behalf of the customer and the customer will be charged upon receiving the artwork.
Packing
Packing will be done by the artist or a professional fine-art courier.
Delivery
The artwork will be shipped approximately 2 weeks after confirmation of payment.
Delivery Area
We ship around the world.
Sender
The purchased item will be sent directly from the artist or operating company (Opendoor Inc.).
Opendoor Inc.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code : 3926)
