The artistic cut glass known as Satsuma-Kiriko had a fleeting existence, with production flourishing and then coming to an end within the last few decades of the Edo period. Cut to produce a prism-like brilliance, this glassware is noted for the exquisite harmony of its rich patterns and colors. This exhibition reveals the whole lifespan of Satsuma-Kiriko, from its origins to final days, revealing an expression of Japanese aesthetics through the medium of glass.