A work by TaniQ, a ceramic artist based in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture.
Mr. Tani has been exploring the firing methods of Shigaraki ware and old Shigaraki for over 10 years, producing works using an anagama kiln.
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Kinuta is a tool used to soften washed cloth and smooth out wrinkles by placing it on a table in a partially dry state and hitting it with a stick or mallet. This vase is shaped of Kinuta.
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Size
Φ＝110mm (4.3in)
height＝290mm (11.4in)
Sizes are approximate. Diameter and height are measured at the largest part.
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This piece comes with a wodden box called "tomobako", japanese traditional accompanying box for ceramics and art pieces, signed by the artist.
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