Iga Black Luster Eared Japanese Flower Vase MAKER_Yoshita Kasho Sculpted out of Tobe porcelain—difficult

Sculpted out of Tobe porcelain—difficult to work with for a detailed art piece such as this—this creation also showcases Ohigashi’s vivid glazing techniques

it also makes a simple

one of the iconic signiture of Kutani ware

Its subtle sheen catches the light

Available in lapis blue

Iga Black Luster Eared Japanese Flower Vase MAKER_Yoshita Kasho Sculpted out of Tobe porcelain—difficultThis vase by Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro carries forward the distinctive form of the Iga ware tradition. Its silhouette recalls classic Iga vessels, where protrusions known as ears extend from the openingonce practical in origin, now symbolic of the styles enduring strength. In Fukushimas hands, they emerge as natural outgrowths of the clay, lending the work a sculptural presence. Shaped on the wheel and fired in an anagama, a traditional wood