Japanese Bizen Ware Flower Vase Tripod Ikebana Matsui Tomoyuki Important Artist
Description
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■ 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.
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Artist: Matsui Tomoyuki (1931- ).
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He studied under the master Morino Kako and is known for combining traditional Bizen clay with modern, artistic forms.
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The vase is signed with his incised signature "Yo" (與/与) on the bottom.
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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.
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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).
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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
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Height: approx. 24 cm / 9.44 in
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Width: approx. 19 cm / 7.48 in
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Depth: approx. 19 cm / 7.48 in
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Weight: 2,600 g / 5.73 lbs (Heavy and solid)
Condition Condition: Used / Excellent
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General: It is in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips.
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Surface: The rugged texture, stones in the clay, and color variations are part of the artistic intent and the wood-firing process.
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FedEx: Estimated delivery in 36 days
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Japan Post: Estimated delivery in 412 days
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