This small vase, named Bamboo, distinguished by an expressive glaze pattern, is a tribute to the late eldest potter of Onta village on the Japanese island of Kyushu.
Onta pottery is made using traditional techniques passed down since the 15th century. These methods, originally introduced by Korean potters, include innovations in kiln design and natural ash-glazing that continue to shape the distinctive character of Japanese ceramics. Onta ware has been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, a recognition that honors objects and the preservation of ancient knowledge and techniques.
The Bamboo vase is petite yet profound. Its organic shape and free-flowing glaze pattern create a fluid surface that feels alive, as if capturing the movement of ink across paper or water down a mountainside. While small in stature, this vase invites a slow approach to beauty, ideal for a single flower, a few wild stems, or even left empty as an object of still life on its own. Whether used for ikebana or in a shelf, Bamboo evokes nature’s imperfection and transience. Its presence offers a moment of calm ritual in the day.
This small vase, named Bamboo, distinguished by an expressive glaze pattern, is a tribute to the late eldest potter of Onta village on the Japanese island of Kyushu.
Onta pottery is made using traditional techniques passed down since the 15th century. These methods, originally introduced by Korean potters, include innovations in kiln design and natural ash-glazing that continue to shape the distinctive character of Japanese ceramics. Onta ware has been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, a recognition that honors objects and the preservation of ancient knowledge and techniques.
The Bamboo vase is petite yet profound. Its organic shape and free-flowing glaze pattern create a fluid surface that feels alive, as if capturing the movement of ink across paper or water down a mountainside. While small in stature, this vase invites a slow approach to beauty, ideal for a single flower, a few wild stems, or even left empty as an object of still life on its own. Whether used for ikebana or in a shelf, Bamboo evokes nature’s imperfection and transience. Its presence offers a moment of calm ritual in the day.
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