Anagama No.5 – Conical Vase (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am Anagama No.5 Conical Vase. Shaped like a skewed chimney—fitting, since that’s where I came from. You could say I’ve got history baked into every curve.

Curator’s Notes

This Anagama Conical Vase stands out with its unique, skewed funnel shape, reminiscent of the very chimney of the anagama kiln that brought it to life. Keisuke Iwata tells us that the seashells he uses to separate pieces during the firing process create a special alchemy, resulting in discolorations. On this piece, the shell’s interaction with the kiln’s intense heat left behind beautiful orange marks, giving the vase a rich and textured surface. A true statement piece, it captures the essence of Iwata-san’s skillful blend of tradition and natural forces.

Anagama No.5 – Conical Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Artist: Keisuke Iwata

Specifications

Dimensions:

5.5″ (w) x 5.5″ (l) x 8.0″ (h) or 140mm (w) x 140mm (l) x 203mm (h)

Weight:

2.2 lbs or 1.0 kg

Materials:

Ceramic

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan
• Flowers and water can be contained through an opening carved out in the piece
• Created using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata
• Anagama works are each unique to the clay’s own intimate interactions with the flames and ash
• Watertight material
• Features unique markings, seashell imprints, orange discoloration and irregular surface texture
• Keisuke Iwata’s signature carved on the bottom of the piece