Yohen Blue Flower Vase / Takashi Baba gunjo blue such as traditional woodturning methods

such as traditional woodturning methods and decorations utilizing "kashokubiki" (a decorative woodturning technique)

" Adopting a barrel shape with a narrow mouth

The tea bowl is adorned with a soft

making it the perfect set for enjoying fine sake in style

while the matte bisque porcelain finish reflects Miyama’s refined

Yohen Blue Flower Vase / Takashi Baba gunjo blue such as traditional woodturning methodsEnveloped in vivid yohen blue, this flower vase evokes the mysterious beauty of the deep sea. This unique coloration is an unpredictable result of firing in a climbing kiln for over ten days. The artist, Takashi Baba, has shaped the vase with a sculptural form, featuring by multiples angular cuts that resemble the rugged texture of an old tree trunk. Babas dedication to the traditional unglazed yakishime style of pottery shines through in this Bizen