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‘Izayoi’ Moon Jar

Creator: Akiko Hirai
Offered by: Moderne Gallery

Description
Grogged stoneware, rugged and cracked porcelain deposits over layered slips beneath running ash glazes.

Akiko Hirai draws upon traditional Japanese methods when making her ceramics. Her work is a fusion of Japanese and British ceramic traditions. She uses the technique of allowing the clay to show how it wants to be fired. Her pieces are deeply textured and her forms are those of work ware – simple and satisfying. She uses coarse dark clay, creating a veil between the rough forms underneath and the smooth calm of the glazed exterior. Once fired, the chemical impurities of the underlying clay create subtle, often unpredictable, areas of color and shade that can be glimpsed through the whiteness. She welcomes the sense of ambiguity this produces.

Series: Akiko Hirai

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	New
Materials:	Stoneware, Porclain, Ash
Creation Date:	2013
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	1320
Incollect Reference #:	736266

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	22 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Welcome to Moderne Gallery, located in Philadelphia, PA, where we have been showcasing high-quality vintage 20th-century furniture, lighting, and accessories since 1984. Visit us at 215.923.8536 or contact us via email at info@modernegallery.com to explore our extensive collection, including exclusive pieces by George Nakashima and other iconic designers.