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Akihiro Nikaido / “Gyokkaku” Vase
¥40,000
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Description
Diameter (φ) 165mm × Height (h) 210mm Opening diameter 10mm
A vase from Akihiro Nikaido’s “Gyokkaku” series.
The pale grayish-white surface, covered in a delicate network of fine cracks, contrasts with the deep, glossy black glaze. Its intricate texture evokes the surface of weathered stone, while bold, irregular black markings create a rich and expressive composition.
The organic silhouette expands from a small opening into a generously rounded body before gradually tapering toward the base. Balancing delicacy with strength, its refined contours and the interplay of intricate surface textures and bold markings lend the piece a striking sculptural presence.
A distinctive work in which the natural expressions of clay and glaze harmonize with Nikaido’s sophisticated sense of form, bringing a quiet sense of tension to the surrounding space.