#12 Slender Vase

This tall vase features a rim delicately lined with black slip. The undultaing body is carved with lines accentuating the dynamic form and is decorated in Akio's signature white clay slip. The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.