A vintage mid-century Japanese vase by Taizo Kawanishi, crafted from iron ore, giving the surface a deep, earthy tone and a strong copper-coloured finish with excellent patina. The form is quietly sculptural, with a balanced silhouette that allows the material and finish to take centre stage.
 
Understated yet distinctive, it reflects the refined simplicity of Japanese studio ceramics, where texture, weight, and proportion are thoughtfully considered. A unique piece that works equally well as a vessel or a standalone object.
 
Sourced in Tokyo, Japan.