Vase - Ceramic - Japan - White Glaze Cobalt Blue
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Tall cylindrical ceramic flower vase by Kasama potter Sakai Yoshiki (born 1950), titled "White Glaze, Cobalt Blue, Glaze-Painted Flower Vase", with a soft white glaze and a large dark slate-grey panel overlaid with white glaze and cobalt blue, height 33 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 12.5 cm, weight 2324 g, Japan origin, contemporary style, in good condition with small signs of aging and blemishes, includes the original signed and sealed wooden box and artist biography.
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Item Description
This is a tall cylindrical flower vase by the Kasama potter 酒井芳樹 Sakai Yoshiki (1950-), titled "White Glaze, Cobalt Blue, Glaze-Painted Flower Vase" as inscribed on the box. A soft white glaze covers the body. A large oval panel of dark slate-grey, with a grid-like pattern, is overlaid with trailed white glaze and touches of cobalt blue. A single horizontal ridge around the middle gives the form a subtle, bamboo-like rhythm. Fine crackle and tiny pinholes in the glaze, most visible around the shoulder, add texture.
The unglazed base is incised with the artist's signature and carries a red seal on a small paper patch, together with the numeral 3. The vase comes with its original wooden box, inscribed with the title and signed and sealed by the artist, and with a printed biography of the artist.
Artist Profile
Sakai Yoshiki was born in 1950 in Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and established his own kiln in 1975. His studio, Jukigama, stands in the hills of Kasama and includes a small gallery. He was selected for the Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition from 1978, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition from 1981 and the Japan Ceramics Exhibition from 1985. He became a full member of the Japan Kogeikai (Japan Art Crafts Association) in 1986. In 2003 he received the Hazan Prize at the Ibaraki Prefecture Arts Festival. His works shown at major exhibitions are often in the white glaze, cobalt blue and glaze-painted style seen on this vase.
Size
Height: 33 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm
Weight: 2,324g
Condition
Good overall condition, close to unused. The fine crackle and small pinholes in the glaze appear to be part of the original glaze effect.
Additional Information
Maker: Sakai Yoshiki, Jukigama kiln, Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture
Material: Ceramic with glaze
Included: Original signed and sealed wooden box and artist's biography
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Item Description
This is a tall cylindrical flower vase by the Kasama potter 酒井芳樹 Sakai Yoshiki (1950-), titled "White Glaze, Cobalt Blue, Glaze-Painted Flower Vase" as inscribed on the box. A soft white glaze covers the body. A large oval panel of dark slate-grey, with a grid-like pattern, is overlaid with trailed white glaze and touches of cobalt blue. A single horizontal ridge around the middle gives the form a subtle, bamboo-like rhythm. Fine crackle and tiny pinholes in the glaze, most visible around the shoulder, add texture.
The unglazed base is incised with the artist's signature and carries a red seal on a small paper patch, together with the numeral 3. The vase comes with its original wooden box, inscribed with the title and signed and sealed by the artist, and with a printed biography of the artist.
Artist Profile
Sakai Yoshiki was born in 1950 in Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and established his own kiln in 1975. His studio, Jukigama, stands in the hills of Kasama and includes a small gallery. He was selected for the Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition from 1978, the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition from 1981 and the Japan Ceramics Exhibition from 1985. He became a full member of the Japan Kogeikai (Japan Art Crafts Association) in 1986. In 2003 he received the Hazan Prize at the Ibaraki Prefecture Arts Festival. His works shown at major exhibitions are often in the white glaze, cobalt blue and glaze-painted style seen on this vase.
Size
Height: 33 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm
Weight: 2,324g
Condition
Good overall condition, close to unused. The fine crackle and small pinholes in the glaze appear to be part of the original glaze effect.
Additional Information
Maker: Sakai Yoshiki, Jukigama kiln, Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture
Material: Ceramic with glaze
Included: Original signed and sealed wooden box and artist's biography
NOITICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
We have been experienced as an antique dealer for more than a decade, we select and purchase high-quality products from all over Japan. I carefully select items with good taste, whether famous or not. I offer you an encounter with unknown Japanese goods.
Owner Profile
Name: Michito Nagahiro
Born in 1986 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. From an early age, I have been fascinated by the beautiful and practical designs of Japanese art, antiques, and consumer products, as well as the mindset and dedication of craftsmen and artists. I frequently visited museums and solo exhibitions as part of my daily life.
In 2012, under the guidance of a top mentor in the industry, I established myself as an antique dealer, handling a wide range of items, including Japanese antiques and artworks. Since 2017, I have specialized in selling Japanese antiques and fine art, primarily in Europe, achieving over 20,000 successful sales to date.
In 2019, I launched a completely free service to support individuals in Japan who experience loneliness. This initiative involves personally visiting people, engaging in conversations, sharing meals, and, if necessary, providing career advice. More than 1,000 people reach out to me annually for support.
Additionally, I am committed to promoting and supporting the sales of emerging artists whose work has not yet received public recognition. My philosophy goes beyond merely selling objects—I strive to convey the stories, history, and emotions embedded in each piece. By doing so, I aim to connect people with the lives of the artists and bring inspiration to those who encounter their work.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2324 g
Title additional information
White Glaze Cobalt Blue
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Sakai Yoshiki
Material
Ceramic
Style
Contemporary
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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