Blue Rim Goldfish Bowl

This glass goldfish bowl is beautifully decorated with a bright blue ruffled rim reminiscent of a flower shape.

The classic design is said to have appeared in Japan from the Taisho (1912–1926) to the early Showa (1926-1989) period. Its cool appearance brings a sense of summery nostalgia to the room.

It can be used not only for keeping fish, but also as an interior decoration, for displaying flowers, or for holding candies.

When keeping fish, a goldfish bowl is said to be appropriate for keeping one or two goldfish of 3 to 4cm(1.2-1.6in) in length because of the small amount of water it can hold. Goldfish can grow up to 15cm(5.9) in length, so it is difficult to keep them for life.

Fish species such as "Medaka (rice fish)" and white cloud mountain minnow are said to be well-suited for keeping in a goldfish bowl as they do not grow as large as goldfish and do not necessarily require equipment such as filtration systems.

Hirota Glass is one of the oldest glass makers in Tokyo, founded in 1899. Based on the data of designs handed down to the company since its foundation, Hirota Glass has continued to produce a series of products that harmonize with contemporary home décor, while inheriting the traditional techniques of Japanese glassblowing and Edo Kiriko.

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When Hirota Glass was founded, Japan was in the Meiji Era (1868 CE–1912 CE), a time marked by the Industrial Revolution and increasing Westernization of the townscapes.

During this era, Japanese and Western arts, crafts, architecture, and designs began to blend. By the Taisho Era (1912 CE–1926 CE), this fusion gave rise to "Taisho Romanticism," a unique aesthetic style of the time.

In 2002, Hirota Tatsuo, the third director of Hirota Glass, began reviving the classic glassware styles popular during the Taisho Era. Today, the exotic charm of Taisho Romanticism continues to be reflected in Hirota Glass's creations.

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is also a center of craftsmanship. Among them, Edo Glass and Edo Kiriko are traditional Japanese Glassware that have been handed down for about 200 years in Edo City, the old name for the central area of Tokyo.

These beautifully shining glasswares have been refined in Japan's largest consumer city, carrying on the good old Japanese tradition into the modern age.