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This is a beautifully handcrafted woodland vase, sculpted in textured stoneware and wrapped in an intricate relief of winding tree trunks and branches. The exterior is sculpted in high-relief, featuring intertwined tree trunks, textured bark, and organic contours that mimic the twisted forms found in old-growth woodland. This isn’t merely a decorative pattern-it’s a style rooted in British nature craft traditions, where makers often draw directly from the forests and fells around them. The irregular rim and hand-shaped silhouette indicate small-batch studio production rather than factory work, giving the vase a one-of-a-kind presence. Inside, a deep, glossy glaze creates a beautiful contrast to the earthy, matte exterior. The dark interior finishing is typical of studio pottery meant to be both decorative and functional-perfect for dried flowers, branches, or simply displayed as an art piece. The label on the base suggests a connection to the Howgill Fells area in Cumbria, a place known for its tight-knit community of artisans, ceramicists, and countryside-inspired makers. Pieces from this region often reflect the rugged beauty of the surrounding landscape-rolling hills, dense forests, and ancient trees-and this vase is a perfect example. It is overall in a very good condition, no chips or cracks. It is approximately 21.5cm high and 11cm in diameter.

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A very nice studio pottery ceremonial chawan teabowl by Yokoyama Naoki one of the highly regarded fresh new generation of Bizen potters working in Japan. Stoneware, unglazed and subjected to a lengthy wood firing. Very good colour and variation of surface, with four fairly distinct “faces” showcasing different effects. Excellent condition, as new. With wrapping cloth and original signed wooden storage box. Incised potter’s mark to the underside. Dimensions (approximate): 12.5cm x 10.5cm x 8.5cm. Yokoyama Naoki is a very interesting potter, one of a new generation of Bizen potters who are keeping the old Bizen traditions alive while experimenting with form and technique. He acquires his clay from the rice fields and subjects it to minimal processing, producing works with interesting swirling clay textures, as on display in this piece. A large vase of his was prominently on display in the exhibitions drawn from the Gordon Brodfuherer collection. This item is in the category “Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Decorative Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Vases”. The seller is “jorrocks1945″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Production Technique: Pottery
• Colour: Multicoloured
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Style: Bizen
• Additional Parts Required: No
• Backstamp: Incised
• Material: Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
• Theme: Bizen, Chawan, Tea Ceremony, Art, Japanese, Studio
• Type: Chawan
• Subject: Tea Ceremony
• Finish: Ash Glaze
• Signed: Yes
• Packaging: Box
• Origin: Bizen
• Brand: Studio
• Production Style: Art Pottery
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 2010-2019
• Era: 21st Century (2000-Now)

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