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Purple Dragon Carved Crystal Glass Vase

Prix de vente$880.00

Product Details

Name: Dragon Soul

Material: Crystal Glass

Type: Whiskey Glass / Decanter

Color: Purple

Mouth diameter: Approx. 3.1 inches (80mm)

Height: Approx. 10 inches (255mm)

Note: Slight measurement variations may occur due to handcrafting.

Dragon Soul – Original Hand-Carved Dragon with Sword

A guardian of spirit and strength, this original design features a dragon coiled in powerful stillness, clasping a sword in eternal vigil. Every scale, curve, and expression is meticulously carved by hand — a testament to the artisan's dedication and mastery of the craft.

Exquisite Carving Craftsmanship

Each piece is individually hand-blown and hand-carved, making every vase unique in form and detail. The intricate dragon motif is brought to life through precision cutting and engraving, revealing layers of depth and brilliance within the purple crystal.

Care & Important Notes

❌ Not heat-resistant — do not use with hot liquids. Maximum recommended temperature: 60°C (140°F).

❌ Not suitable for dishwashers or sterilizing cabinets.

✅ Hand wash only with care.

Due to the handcrafted nature, slight variations in color, pattern, or surface texture may occur. Minor bubbles, water marks, or faint impurities may be present — these are characteristic of artisanal crystal and not considered defects.

Purple Dragon Carved Crystal Glass Vase
Purple Dragon Carved Crystal Glass Vase Prix de vente$880.00

Design

Crafting Of Edo Kiriko

The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.

First Cut

The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.

Adjustments

The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.

Polishing

This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.