Yohen Blue Flower Vase / Takashi Baba gunjo blue Shinpeki refers to a deep

Shinpeki refers to a deep green hue

such as traditional woodturning methods and decorations utilizing "kashokubiki" (a decorative woodturning technique)

perfect when paired with its matching white Houhin teapot

Subtle speckles and delicate variations in the glaze reveal the unique mineral composition of the clay

Yohen Blue Flower Vase / Takashi Baba gunjo blue Shinpeki refers to a deepEnveloped in vivid yohen blue, this flower vase evokes the mysterious beauty of the deep sea. This unique coloration is an unpredictable result of firing in a climbing kiln for over ten days. The artist, Takashi Baba, has shaped the vase with a sculptural form, featuring by multiples angular cuts that resemble the rugged texture of an old tree trunk. Babas dedication to the traditional unglazed yakishime style of pottery shines through in this Bizen