Takeuchi Kouzo vase for Ikebana Flower Arrangement
January 2023 Auction by Far East Asian Art

A rectangular vase of high-fired stoneware with a small, slit-like opening for use in flower arrangement / ikebana. It has a mottled, cratered surface in tones of brown, green and grey for display in the tokunoma and was made by the contemporary, Japanese artist Takeuchi Kouzo. It is part of his rustic, structural pieces emulating building-components He is captivated by the atmosphere and the charm of ruins. The works made in this style are primarily meant for flower arrangements...