Postmodern Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Vase

California studio pottery signed ikebana vase with multiple openings, circa 1960s. This very unique piece measures: 4.5" D x 14.5" H and is signed on the ...

Large Japanese ikebana stoneware vase, circa 1960s. The vase is in great shape with no chips or cracks and has a wonderful mid-century circular shape ...

Beautiful ceramic vase with a blue glossy glaze, circa 1970s retains label Made in Japan by Toyo no chips or cracks. also has a secondary label on the...

Modernist Ikebana vase with a suiban structure and smooth surface. Blue celadon glaze and Unknown signature in bottom. Japan, 1960s. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclect...

Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.

Gorgeous vintage Japanese vase, handmade in 1997. The bottom is signed and dated. The vase is made with 3 pieces that stack to create a unique post modern design.

Vallauris Madoura vase, France, 1960 Madoura Plein Feu stamp, (hard to see) Suzanne Ramie Measures: H 29 , D 14 bottom cm.

Akira Arakawa, born in 1950 in Hamamatsu and a graduate of Kokushikan University’s Department of Architecture, has carved a unique path in Japanese ceramics. Although trained in architecture, he is a self-taught ceramic artist, renowned for his exceptional mastery of crystallized glazes. This intricate technique demands precise temperature control, reaching extreme levels of 1250°C to 1300°C to melt the glaze components thoroughly. As the temperature slowly decreases, crystals emerge, forming delicate flower or snowflake patterns on the glazed surface. By adding zinc or rutile, Arakawa can manipulate the size and shape of these crystals. This meticulous process results in captivating works like this deeply carved vase, where blue crystals stand out against earthy backgrounds, creating striking contrasts between crystallized and vitrified areas. Arakawa’s technical excellence has earned him numerous accolades, particularly in Japan’s ceramic competitions and exhibitions. Arakawa’s work has been featured in prestigious events, including multiple selections for the Nissin Noodle Bowl...