Retro mod Japanese ashtray in Murano style.

Exported from 1970's Japan in the style of Murano. Retro mod orange and silver glitter decor.

Proof that this retro glass ash bowl was made in Japan. Without the label, some may confuse this Japanese made glass with vintage Murano glass.

Retro glass ash bowl made in 1970's Japan in the Italian Murano style.

Retro Mod Japanese Murano Orange Sparkle Ashtray

Name: Retro Mod Japanese Murano Orange Sparkle Ashtray – Big Ashtray
SKU: C622
Availability: InStock

Mod Japanese Murano export glass from the 1980's.

This bright orange sparkling ashtray is an example Japanese Murano export glass. It is not Murano glass, it is the less expensive alternative offered in the 1980's.

In the 1980's Japan was the major exporter of electronics to the US. Before that, dating back to WWII, the Japanese exported decorative trinkets all over the world. Japanese export products were of better quality than the Chinese imports of today.

Murano (Italian) glass often features metallic inclusions cased within the glass producing very desirable decor objects. In this Japanese version of Murano, they have used plain everyday glitter in place of authentic metals. The shape is also reminiscent Murano glass favorites.

The bright orange color screams late 1970's to early 1980's. The old sticker is still in place on the base. The only legible word is 'Japan'. It's in like new condition. Measures 5.5″ round, 2.25″ tall.

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SKU: C622 Category: The Big Ashtray Museum Tag: japanese murano

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Mod Japanese Murano export glass from the 1980’s.

This bright orange sparkling ashtray is an example Japanese Murano export glass. It is not Murano glass, it is the less expensive alternative offered in the 1980’s.

In the 1980’s Japan was the major exporter of electronics to the US. Before that, dating back to WWII, the Japanese exported decorative trinkets all over the world. Japanese export products were of much better quality than the Chinese imports of today.

The bright orange color screams late 1970’s to early 1980’s. The old sticker is still in place on the base. The only legible word is ‘Japan’. It’s in like new condition. Measures 5.5″ round, 2.25″ tall.