This is one of the more unusual Japanese studio vases we have ever come across. Clearly a hand thrown vase, it is decorated with a brilliant slightly matte finish rust/orange glaze. It is obvious that there were strips of tape or other masking material put on the body of the vase before applying the thick glaze - these were then stripped off after firing - thereby giving the strong vertical lines you see. Then the glazed area was extensively carved with numerous Kanji characters - none of which,... Click for details
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