Michikazu Sakai / Oribe Plant Pot B

Diameter (φ) 115mm × Height (h) 90mm Opening diameter 100~105mm

This is a beautiful flower pot with Oribe glaze by contemporary ceramic artist Michikazu Sakai.

The deep green glaze of Oribe ware is impressive, characterized by a rich range of colors produced by a uniquely blended Oribe glaze, and the natural expressions that emerge through firing are captivating.

This flower pot, made with Oribe glaze and mimosa ash glaze, is a precious piece specially created by Sakai for Rurbanism. His flower pot works are rarely exhibited in solo shows, and opportunities to appear on the market are extremely limited, making this a highly rare piece.

Rurbanism will continue to introduce various works, including flower pots by Michikazu Sakai.

Michikazu Sakai

Born in 1975 in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture. He studied under Bizen ware artist Satoru Masamune and built a climbing kiln in his hometown in 1997. He is currently based in Kagawa Prefecture, continuing his pottery work.

The works born from the wood-fired kiln display a variety of expressions, using unique glazes such as Oribe, Shino, and mimosa ash, which have a rich character. The flower vases reflect the power of earth and fire, providing depth and a quiet presence to the space when flowers are arranged in them.

The flower vases, imbued with the blessings of nature, add a soft warmth to daily life and gently nourish the hearts of those who spend their days with flowers.