Edo faceted glass; Edo cut glass
A traditional Japanese craft from Edo (Tokyo) featuring intricate cut patterns on glass. Often used for cups, bowls, and decorative items.
See also: 切り子ガラス
Edo cut glass glasses shine beautifully when they catch the light.
He bought an Edo cut glass sake cup as a souvenir.
A broader term for faceted or cut glass; 江戸切子 specifically refers to the Edo-style variant.
Standard spelling for this traditional craft term.
Variant spelling using 切り子; 江戸切子 is more common.
From 江戸 (Edo, the old name for Tokyo) and 切子 (cut glass, faceted glass). The craft developed in Edo during the late Edo period.