Kosugi-yaki ceramic vase by Eiichi Ikegami

This vase is a creation of the Eiichi-gama workshop, founded in 1975 by the ceramicist Eiichi Ikegami, born in 1948 in Imizu, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The workshop is renowned for its production of Kosugi-yaki ceramics, a local tradition dating back to the Edo period, characterized by natural-hued glazes and refined forms.

The Eiichi-gama workshop is recognized for its commitment to preserving and revitalizing the tradition of Kosugi-yaki while exploring modern approaches. It is distinguished by its use of the yōhen technique, which creates natural and unique variations in color and texture on the surface of the ceramic depending on the specific firing conditions.

This vase has a perfectly balanced spherical shape, opening onto a thin and delicately hemmed neck, ideal for holding a delicate arrangement, a branch, or simply used as a deeply Japanese decorative piece. Its enamel reveals a subtle blueish gradient, concentrated around the neck before blending into the pure white of the base. This effect is achieved through careful mastery of firing and the application of glazes, characteristic of Eiichi Ikegami's works.

The vase is signed at the base with the artisan's seal and is accompanied by its original wooden box (tomobako), on which the ceramist's signature and the official seal are affixed (inside the lid) and its protective turmeric cloth (tomonuno) with the artisan's seal . A document (shiori) with his profile is also included. The box is closed with a braided cord (sanadahimo), all of which guarantees the authenticity of the piece.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS : Handle with care. Rub gently with a soft cloth and a little water if necessary.

This object keeps in memory the hand of the craftsman who patiently designed it. It will accompany your daily life moments while contributing to the preservation of unique artisanal know-how.