花瓶 - 粘土, Banko Ware（万古烧）石泡釉梅花设计花瓶——由山田东华手工制作 - 日本 - 信乐烧 (没有保留价)

Banko Ware（萬古焼） Stone Bubble Glaze Plum Design Vase – Hand-built by Yamada Tōka（山田東華） (No reserve price)

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This is a flower vase made of Banko ware, a traditional craft from Yokkaichi City in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It was hand-built using the hand-coiling technique (手捻り) without a potter’s wheel by the traditional craftsman Yamada Tōka.

The surface of the vase is finished with a black stone bubble glaze, creating a powerful lava-like texture with a rough earthen surface and bubble-like patterns. The result is a chic and dignified appearance with a strong presence.

【About Yamada Tōka（山田東華）
Yamada Tōka is particularly known for his mastery of hand-built pottery techniques and is widely regarded as a unique and innovative artist within the world of Banko ware.

Career highlights

Designated Holder of Intangible Cultural Property (Traditional Banko Ware Techniques), Yokkaichi

Selected for the Nitten Exhibition five times

Multiple awards and selections at the Japan Traditional Craftsmen’s Works Exhibition

Selected three times for the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Masterpieces Exhibition

Selected five times for the National Traditional Crafts Public Exhibition

【About Banko Ware】
The origins of Banko ware date back to the mid-Edo period when Nunami Rōzan, a wealthy merchant from Mie Prefecture, opened a kiln in Obuke, Asahi Town.
Rōzan stamped his works with the marks “Banko” or “Banko Fueki”, meaning eternally unchanged, expressing his wish that his creations would endure forever. This is said to be the origin of the name Banko ware.

In 1979, Banko ware was officially designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan.
Today there are more than 100 kilns producing Banko ware, and its market has expanded internationally, attracting growing attention around the world.

【Size】
Height: approx. 20 cm
Width: approx. 20 cm
Depth: approx. 20 cm
Weight: 2330 g

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【Condition】
Due to age, there are some areas where the white glaze of the plum blossoms has slightly worn off (please see the photos).
Also, because this piece was hand-built, it is relatively heavy at 2330 g.
Please consider the shipping cost before placing your bid.

【Shipping】
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