Sazameku Cascade Round Japanese Flower Vase　

Expanding the language of Yamaura Saori’s Sazameku series, the Sazameku Cascade Round Flower Vase marks a shift in rhythm, with cascading descent giving way to layered, horizontal flow.

Traditional Kutani glazing techniques enter into dialogue with a rounded, asymmetrical form shaped by hand. With its lower center of gravity and gently rising contours, the vessel feels grounded and assured.

Layers of deep green and white move laterally across the surface, forming undulating bands that encircle the body. Rather than extending in long vertical trails, the yudare gathers in multiple tiers, suggesting water folding back onto itself. Within each white drift, intricate cellular patterns emerge—delicate, web-like structures shaped through heat, gravity, and precise control in the kiln.

The rim follows a soft, wave-like contour, while the interior is finished in deep black. The dark interior draws the eye inward, creating a striking contrast with the luminous exterior.

At the foot, a bubble motif continues the water theme in a lighter register, echoing the surface above in a more compact, concentrated form. As in all works within the series, the glaze halts just before fully reaching its limit, holding a moment where intention meets chance. Each firing produces singular variations, ensuring no two pieces are alike.

The rounded form pairs naturally with a simple seasonal bloom, perhaps a single camellia set low. Even without flowers, the vessel feels complete, its presence steady and self-contained within a space.

Yamaura Saori

Parmi les artistes contemporains de la céramique de Kutani, Yamaura Saori se distingue. Travaillant depuis son atelier, elle laisse ses mains la guider à travers des courbes subtiles, des distorsions subtiles et des transitions douces. Ses pièces échappent aux conventions, tout en étant profondément ancrées dans l'artisanat. À la fois fluides et précises, intuitives et techniques, ses céramiques évoquent un instant figé dans le temps.

Quentin Ware

La céramique de Kutani est une poterie produite dans la région de Kaga, dans la préfecture d'Ishikawa, dont l'histoire remonte à plus de 350 ans. Elle se caractérise par l'éclat intense des cinq couleurs : bleu marine, rouge, violet, vert et jaune. qui s'appliquent aux lignes audacieuses et audacieuses. Sa longue histoire s'est développée grâce aux efforts inlassables et à l'enthousiasme de personnes qui ont recherché l'innovation tout en préservant la tradition.