Blue Ridge
This Japanese Ikebana vase is an exquisite fusion of form and texture, crafted with a wide flared opening that gracefully tapers to a stable base. The surface is adorned with subtle horizontal ridges, giving it a sense of rhythm and movement like flowing ripples on a quiet pond.
Its glaze is a serene teal-blue with earthy undertones, shimmering with metallic speckles that suggest depth and natural patina. Cutting through this textured field is a golden streak, almost like a stream of light or a vein of precious ore, adding both contrast and elegance. The effect is reminiscent of kintsugi (金継ぎ), the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and repair.
This vase is especially suited for dynamic Ikebana arrangements — branches and blossoms will seem to emerge like nature itself from the vessel’s organic landscape.
H:19.5cm; D:22cm