Japanese Bizen Ware Flower Vase Tripod Ikebana Matsui Tomoyuki Important Artist
Description
■ Description Item Details This is a powerful and sculptural Japanese Bizen-yaki (Bizen Ware) flower vase, created by the renowned potter Matsui Tomoyuki (松井與之), an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. Artist: Matsui Tomoyuki (1931- ). He studied under the master Morino Kako and is known for combining traditional Bizen clay with modern, artistic forms. The vase is signed with his incised signature "Yo" (與/与) on the bottom. Design: The vase features a bold, avant-garde form resembling a seed pod or a budding flower, supported by three legs (Tripod). The mouth has a distinctive slit design, giving it a modern sculptural aesthetic. Firing (Yohen): The surface displays the rich, unglazed "Yakishime" texture characteristic of Bizen ware, with a beautiful gradient from deep reddish-brown to dark metallic bronze (oxidized and reduced firing effects). Usage: Its heavy, stable form and artistic silhouette make it perfect for high-end Ikebana arrangements or as a standalone museum-quality display piece. Size & Weight Height: approx. 24 cm / 9.44 in Width: approx. 19 cm / 7.48 in Depth: approx. 19 cm / 7.48 in Weight: 2,600 g / 5.73 lbs (Heavy and solid) Condition Condition: Used / Excellent General: It is in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips. Surface: The rugged texture, stones in the clay, and color variations are part of the artistic intent and the wood-firing process.