Iga Black Luster Eared Japanese Flower Vase ORIGIN_Metal Craft extends its stems in all

extends its stems in all directions

in which logs are expertly carved into products while rotating on a lathe

where each stroke is applied in a single motion without outlines

The rounded shape made by the potter's wheel is easy to fit in your hand

It is finished with the "Akebono" lacquer technique

Iga Black Luster Eared Japanese Flower Vase ORIGIN_Metal Craft extends its stems in allThis vase by Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro carries forward the distinctive form of the Iga ware tradition. Its silhouette recalls classic Iga vessels, where protrusions known as ears extend from the openingonce practical in origin, now symbolic of the styles enduring strength. In Fukushimas hands, they emerge as natural outgrowths of the clay, lending the work a sculptural presence. Shaped on the wheel and fired in an anagama, a traditional wood