[VASE] HISHI-YOTSU-HANA | EDO KIRIKO | KAGAMI CRYSTAL カーボン加工 Japan Technique Woodwork Material Body

Japan Technique Woodwork Material Body and legs: paulownia

With the unique texture of woodblock printing

the black silhouette of a cat transforms into a colorful Japanese pattern

Japan Technique Hasami Wares Material Pottery Size W10

Dutch designer

[VASE] HISHI-YOTSU-HANA | EDO KIRIKO | KAGAMI CRYSTAL カーボン加工 Japan Technique Woodwork Material BodyTomokazu Noguchi Hishi (flower) in full bloom This Edo faceted vase is made of blue colored crystal glass with a delicate cut pattern. The water chestnut pattern is said to be derived from the shape of the leaves and fruits of the water plant "hishi" and is considered an auspicious pattern to wish for prosperity of offspring and good health, as hishi thrive vigorously. The combination of the bold cut expressing the four petals in the center and the