Bizen sculptural vase by famous artist Fumio Kawabata, Japanese modern pottery
For sale is a huge sculptural vase by the Japanese contemporary Bizen ceramic artist Fumio Kawabata. A sculptural vessel with an organic, split form, where two uneven sides attached togetger rise from a narrow base to create a natural, cleft opening.
Bizen unglazed ceramics, the surface of which has a natural wood ash glaze (sesame seed) after firing. The vase is well suited for a modern home, ikebana, as an art object or for collection. Made approximately in the 1990s-2000s.Comes with the original, signed tomobako wooden box. Might show some signs of age but to be honest I have not noticed any external damag or repairs. 1948 works in Okayama and is a member of the Japanese Kogei Association. Known as an "outsider" in the Bizen tradition, he combines traditional firing methods with powerful, sculptural forms.
His work has been featured in major craft and art exhibitions, and his works are valued for their individual expression.