Japanese 5-Vein Cat's Eye Shooter
Japanese (Matsuno/General Export) · Mid-20th Century (1950s-1960s)
Identification summary
A vintage Japanese-made glass marble featuring a classic five-vane internal structure. This specific example is a large 'shooter' size, notable for its clear blue-tinted base and the presence of UV-reactive elements, likely containing selenium or specific glass additives common in post-war Japanese glass production.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Japanese (Matsuno/General Export)
- Era
- Mid-20th Century (1950s-1960s)
- Pattern
- Five-Vein Cat's Eye
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Shooter
- Material
- Glass