Rare double-gourd vase in ceramic – Morino Hiroaki Taimei...

Ceramic vase by Morino Hiroaki Taimei 森野泰明 From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders. Double-gourd ceramic vase with a narrow neck and small circular opening. Matte turquoise glaze enhanced with irregular golden drips and textured volcanic patches distributed across the entire surface. Strong contrast between smooth turquoise zones and granular golden areas. Accompanied by its signed tomobako. Dimensions Height: 21.5 cm — Width: 11 cm Morino Hiroaki Taimei 森野泰明 (1934–) Ceramist born in Kyoto. Trained in Kyoto, he taught ceramics at the University of Chicago in the 1960s. Develops a style marked by sculptural forms and expressive glazes with high contrast. Exhibited in Japan, Europe, the United States and Australia. Named Person of Cultural Merit (文化功労者) in 2021. Works held in the collection of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (Cornell University) and in several public museums in Japan and the United States.

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