Patterned Glass Dish - KIG (Kumpulan Indah Glass), Malaysia

Name: Patterned Glass Dish
 
Type: Glass Dish with Lid
 
Year: likely 1980s–1990s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: KIG (Kumpulan Indah Glass), Malaysia - Molded “KIG Malaysia” on the base
 
History: This lidded pressed glass dish was produced by KIG Glass, a Malaysian manufacturer known for affordable decorative and utilitarian pressed glassware throughout the late 20th century. The company catered largely to the export and budget-conscious domestic markets with glass products that echoed earlier cut glass and pressed designs from the 1940s–60s.
 
 
The pattern features a highly detailed molded design including stylized swags, crosshatching, stippling, and diamond motifs, imitating earlier European pressed glass styles. The knob on the lid is scalloped, and the sides are vertically paneled with textured reliefs.
 
 
While not antique, this piece offers decorative appeal and practical function, often found in vintage-style home décor, especially for candy, trinkets, or tabletop storage. The “KIG Malaysia” marking clearly identifies it as a late 20th-century product and helps distinguish it from older pressed glass that may appear visually similar.
 
 
Because KIG produced in large quantities and is not collectible in the strictest antique sense, the value remains modest, but it can be desirable as part of curated vintage collections or as a charming, functional item.
 
Flaws: None