Kutani ware Vase with Wooden Gift Box - Shibata Hiroshi - Aoi / 九谷焼 花瓶 79689 ensuring a timeless blend of

ensuring a timeless blend of tradition and modernity

social interactions

especially those with circular or spiralling vines

or thoughtful gifts

■  Size: 23 cm

Kutani ware Vase with Wooden Gift Box - Shibata Hiroshi - Aoi / 九谷焼 花瓶 79689 ensuring a timeless blend ofThis elegant vase is the work of Shibata Hiroshi, a master ceramicist of Hakuhou Kiln (), born in 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecturethe heartland of Kutani ware. Trained under esteemed mentors including Takeshi Yamachika and Fujio Kitade, Shibatas work blends classical craftsmanship with modern refinement. His pieces have been honoured at prestigious exhibitions such as Nitten and are preserved in national institutions, including the Kutani Ware Museum and