Moonlight Shadow
This Japanese Ikebana vase has a bold and dramatic presence with its wide, open-mouthed form that gently tapers to a steady base. The deep black glaze serves as a canvas for a striking ash-grey gradient that expands outward like a luminous moonlit haze. A single earthy golden streak cuts through the surface, resembling a crack of light or a comet streaking across the night sky.
The overall impression is both powerful and poetic, evoking imagery of celestial beauty — the moon breaking through clouds, or a distant star illuminating the dark universe. This design embraces the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, where imperfection and natural flow create timeless beauty.
H:19.5cm; D:24cm