KONOHANASAKUYA-HIME (木花咲耶姫). Japanese style sculpture vase tribute Toshiko Takaezu

This piece is my personal tribute to Toshiko Takaezu, an American ceramic artist of Japanese origin, whose work bridges Japanese traditions and modern American studio ceramics.

Finished with brushstrokes of manganese oxide and partial red and beige glazing.

Named after Konohanasakuya-hime, a Japanese deity associated with transience, renewal and the blossoming of life.

Each piece exists only once, defined by minimal gestures that cannot be repeated.