Bizen-yaki Crane-neck Vase

This Bizen crane-neck flower vase is by Takashi Soga, an artist who challenges the beauty of antiquity by recreating the same firing conditions used for ancient Bizen ware. Reflecting Mr. Soga’s deep respect for ancient Bizen, the vase is crafted from carefully selected clay, fired as if to age it within the flames, resulting in a moist, supple, and gentle texture. A rich, unbroken *hidasuki* (fire-cord) pattern wraps around the yellowish, moist surface, presenting a rugged and powerful aesthetic that subverts the typically "elegant and delicate" image of *hidasuki*. Given the vase's powerful presence, it will further enhance the delicate charm and the depth of character in the flowers and branches arranged within it. Signed wooden box (shihozan)
Rim 5.1cm × Body diameter 10.7cm × Body diameter 10.6cm × Height 19.3cm Takashi Soga was born in Tokyo in 1984. He studied under Jun Isezaki in 2009 and built his kiln in Kuku-i, Bizen City, in 2012. He began his independent career as a potter in 2013.