Iga Faceted Gloss Japanese Flower Vase MUSUBIMONO this larger size was conceived

this larger size was conceived with diverse dining needs in mind

also known as moss pink or shibazakura

brushed swiftly from the center outward

they suit both Japanese and Western-style tables

The flowers are drawn on the back side

Iga Faceted Gloss Japanese Flower Vase MUSUBIMONO this larger size was conceivedThis vase by Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro embodies vitality and clarity. Its tall, faceted form rises with sharp edges that catch and release light, the exterior shifting between tension and openness. The confident cuts extend from the wheel thrown base to the final shaping. The surface reveals Fukushimas interpretation of mentori and shinogi, techniques of cutting planes and ridges into the clay. In this work, they appear not as decoration but