Glassies: Art glass/6 fingers/Star base

I found a very odd piece of art glass that I'm hoping to get an ID on if possible. Google images wasn't any help. The bottom is a 6 point star. Each point is a rib on the back of each finger. The fingers vary in height with the tallest being 9 7/8" high x about 9: across at widest point.

 

Hm. Those star bases are often Japanese.

 

Interesting, I don't believe I have ever seen any glass from Japan. Thank you OBB, I'll check that out

 

nice avatar crs.....good to see the critters are out for a ride !!!

Which one drives ???

 

All of them drive my GF nuts
This was on a trip to WI from NC
We've added one more kitty to menagerie

 

I found this 5 point star base piece. Iwatsu Japan Mid 70s
Iwatsu Japanese Cased Glass Vase - Labelled Best Art Glass - £33.25 (20thcenturyglass.com)

 

There you go!

 

But mine is a 6 point star. I found a Japanese Art Glass group on FB. Just waiting to be accepted

 

Something new I have learned about glass. Thank you. Most interesting.

 

I have just googled japanese art glass. Shu, my world has just got better. What wonderful chunky vases and objects of envy........ What pretty swirled items and colours.

 

There's some fab Japanese glass out there, isn't there.

 

Yes there is. Stunning art glass. This appears to be Venetian glass. JI Co.

 

It's under rated and only just being recognised. A fair bit of "Murano" is Japanese!