Item Description: Presented here is a striking pair of contemporary sculptural ceramic objects by the Japanese artist Jinnai Sakata (坂田甚内, b. 1943). With their dynamic vertical form and textured surfaces, these works embody the artist’s exploration of rhythm, symbolism, and material transformation. Each piece is hand-built in an undulating, rock-like silhouette, carved with flowing linear grooves that create a sense of movement and natural erosion. The surfaces are highlighted with applications of gold leaf, contrasting with the matte white ceramic body to produce a dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The gold accents evoke an almost sacred aura, recalling traditional Japanese decorative techniques while simultaneously asserting a thoroughly modern sculptural language. The irregular contours and commanding height of these objects invite multiple interpretations: as mountains, spiritual monuments, or abstracted natural formations. Their presence is architectural and meditative, ideal as centerpiece objects in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Together, they form a complementary pair, each resonating with the other in scale and rhythm. Size : Object 1: approx. 17.5 × 17 cm, height 32 cm Object 2: approx. 17.5 × 17 cm, height 31.5 cm Artist/Armourer Profile: Jinnai Sakata (坂田甚内, 1943–) Jinnai Sakata studied under Akira Kamoda in 1964 and established his own kiln in Mashiko in 1966. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions regularly at major galleries including Akasaka Green Gallery, Nihonbashi Takashimaya, and overseas venues like the New York Takashimaya Art Gallery. His artistic journey spans ceramic, glass, and paper media, evolving into complex installations and collaborative works. Starting in the 1990s, Sakata began creating works combining black-fired pottery (kokutō) with Japanese washi paper and later with metal foils and glass. He is known for large sculptural vessels and symbolic forms that explore themes of coexistence, memory, and spiritual reverence. His works have been exhibited and installed in prestigious locations such as Ise Grand Shrine, Izumo Taisha, and Atsuta Shrine, and have been featured in numerous Japanese publications and television programs. 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.