abstract cloud-like motif vase - Porcelain - 小林征児 Seiji Kobayashi - Japan - Heisei period (1989-present)

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This earthenware vase by Seiji Kobayashi features a rounded form decorated with an elegant abstract cloud motif carved across the surface. The soft, matte texture and natural clay tones enhance the quiet presence of the piece, while the rhythmic cloud-like patterns add a subtle sense of movement. Kobayashi’s work is known for its refined balance between material and form, embodying a contemporary interpretation of wabi-sabi aesthetics. The vase is in excellent condition and comes with its original signed wooden tomobako. A beautiful example of modern Japanese ceramic artistry.

Seiji Kobayashi is a contemporary Japanese ceramic artist known for his earthy textures, hand-carved surface patterns, and understated natural tones. His works often emphasize the raw character of clay and explore the quiet harmony between form and material. Kobayashi’s pieces reflect a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese aesthetics—calm, minimal, and deeply rooted in the tactile presence of the ceramic surface. His carved vessels are particularly appreciated for their rhythmic patterns and organic sense of balance.


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