Green & Opalescent Glass Compote
(Product Features)
This exquisite antique compote is crafted in a deep, vivid red created by adding gold to the raw glass material — a highly valued and time-consuming process used by master glassmakers of the Meiji to Taisho era.
Its bowl features an elegant spiral (uzumaki) pattern that swirls from the base upward, catching and refracting light with remarkable brilliance. The hand-blown form exhibits the soft curves and subtle irregularities that make each piece entirely unique.
With its rich color and refined pedestal shape, this compote serves beautifully as both a functional vessel for fruits or confections and as a striking display piece for collectors of Japanese antique glassware.
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Estimated Era
Meiji to Taisho period (late 19th – early 20th century)
 
About Gold-Red Glass
Gold-red glass, also known as cranberry glass, is created by incorporating gold chloride or colloidal gold into molten glass. The resulting deep red hue cannot be replicated with ordinary pigments and remains one of the most prized glass colors due to the cost of materials and the skill required to achieve it.
 
Notes:
As an antique, minor scratches or bubbles in the glass are part of its original character and not considered defects.
Not dishwasher safe — hand washing is recommended.
Due to its age, please handle with care.