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Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware
Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware
Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware
Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware
Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware
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Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase | Vases & Vessels by AKIKO TSUJI. Item made of stoneware

Created and Sold by AKIKO TSUJI

AKIKO TSUJI

Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase - Vases & Vessels

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Price $930

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Estimated Arrival: January 1, 2025

DimensionsWeight
6.3H x 5.3W x 2.8D in
16H x 13.46W x 7.11D cm
2.27 kg
5 lb

As part of the Black Mountain Abstract series, the intention was to create pieces that are resolved within the distortion of familiarity.
Inspired by the extreme cliff landscapes observed in many Japanese calligraphy paintings, this single bud vase was shaped and carved quickly and decisively. A delicate small spout was then formed to create a balance, as with the Japanese ‘tokkuri’ sake bottle.

Made of dark clay, high fired to cone 10 resulting in a rich, earthy metal-like bronze appearance. Finished with a contrasting white glaze drizzling out of the spout.

Item Black Mountain Tokkuri Vase
Created by AKIKO TSUJI
As seen in Creator's Studio, CA, CA
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AKIKO TSUJI
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Specializes in creating sculptural ceramic objects using various hand-building techniques.

I started making ceramics in 2012 after more than 15 years of working in a NY brand, visual and design consultation studio. My hand-built ceramic work focuses on two spectrums - one, the Japanese wabisabi inspired pieces which exudes the quality of transience, and the other, a minimal approach that is an interpretation of nature and study of shapes and forms.
My commissioned work includes a collection for Maman NYC, Chillhouse NYC, 97 Crosby NYC, Paloma Wool Madrid, White is Good Beijing, Virgil Normal LA, Departamento LA, Seldom Seen SF, Voyager SF & LA, Tekuno Tea Shop SF, as well custom pieces for private collectors. I have held a month-long pop-up shop at Voyager SF in 2019 where I showcased ceramics and fashion as well as a pop-up event of ceramic works at Seldom Seen SF in 2018. In addition I have wholesaled for Steven Alan US between 2014-2016 and many of my ceramic works were featured in publications such as W Magazine Culture, Bloomberg Businessweek, Steven Alan The Designer Edit, Paloma Wool, Coastal Living and more. I am also a fashion designer specializing in innovative draping. In 2018 I published the book 'Vase and Flower’ which showcases my vases in combination with ikebana flower artists from around the globe.