White porcelain vase by Akihiro Maeta, Living National Treasure
This white porcelain vase is the work of Japanese Living National Treasure Akihiro Maeta, born in 1954 in Tottori Prefecture. A 1977 graduate of the Department of Crafts, Ceramics Section, at Osaka University of Arts, Maeta-san has dedicated his career to mastering white porcelain, or hakuji. In 2013, he was designated a Living National Treasure, recognizing his exceptional expertise in this field.
Maeta-san is particularly renowned for his unique chamfering technique. This method involves shaping the clay on a potter's wheel and then delicately deforming it with the fingers at a specific stage of drying, creating faceted surfaces that subtly play with light. This approach gives his pieces a distinctive softness and roundness, resulting in works that combine formal simplicity with aesthetic depth.
This small vase boasts an elegant silhouette with delicately hand-carved facets, highlighting the purity and finesse of the white porcelain. This piece perfectly illustrates Maeta-san's commitment to the refined aesthetics and sophistication of Japanese ceramic art.
It is signed at the base by the artist and comes with its original wooden box (tomobako), on which the artist's name and official seal are affixed. A protective cloth (tomonuno) bearing the artist's seal, as well as an informational document (shiori) detailing the ceramist's profile, are also included.
| PLACE OF MANUFACTURE | JAPAN |
| DIMENSIONS | Height 18cm - Diameter 7cm |
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WEIGHT |
820g (vase + box) |
| MATERIALS | Porcelain |
| STATE | In very good condition, a few minor marks on the base of the vase |
KNOW-HOW
Japanese ceramics, born more than 10,000 years ago, are a dialogue between earth and fire, a quest for harmony through imperfection.
With a wide variety of high-quality raw materials, such as rich clays and natural glazes, each region has developed its own techniques, reflecting the identity of its terroir.
Hand-crafted, these vases, made using the most precious Japanese ceramic techniques, bear the imprint of a master craftsman who is the heir to a thousand-year-old tradition. This living art embodies the essence of Japan, where history and nature unite in beauty.
Although deeply rooted in tradition, these exceptional Japanese ceramic vases, signed by very big names, have a resolutely contemporary spirit while preserving their authenticity, incredibly decorative and wonderfully timeless sculptural pieces.
DELIVERY
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Handle with care. Rub gently with a soft cloth. Do not place near a heat source.
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The exceptional items are wrapped in a beautiful fabric beautifully knotted using the little-known art of Korean pojagi and decorated with a delightful maedup (Korean ornamental knot). Details and conditions >
WRAPPING
Precious objects are wrapped in textiles tied using the Korean art of pojagi.