Anagama No.8 – Vase (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am Anagama No.7 Vase. A little off-balance, a little plump, but I wear it well. I’m not one for perfection—just hand me a stem, and I’ll do the rest.

Curator’s Notes

This vase has a natural charm with its slightly off-center opening, giving it a playful, unrefined elegance. The shape feels organic, almost like a plump fruit—a pomegranate, perhaps. It’s perfectly suited to hold a single, special stem, adding a subtle touch of beauty to any space. The anagama firing process has given it its unique texture and form, making it a piece that feels as if it could have been plucked from the earth itself.

Anagama No.8 – Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Artist: Keisuke Iwata

Specifications

Dimensions:

3.0″ (w) x 4.3″ (l) x 3.5″ (h) or 76mm (w) x 109mm (l) x 89mm (h)

Weight:

0.6 lbs or 0.3 kg

Materials:

Ceramic

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan
• An Anagama kiln fired piece
• Flowers and water can be contained through a small 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
• If necessary, handwash with a mild soap and soft cloth
• Features unique markings, seashell imprints, golden flecks and irregular surface texture
• Keisuke Iwata’s signature carved on the bottom of the piece