Kiyoko Morioka Japanese, b. 1974
Flower vase "Silver crystal" - 鶴首花器「銀結晶」, 2020
Ceramic
H13 1/8 x W4 3/8 x D4 3/8 in
H33.2 x W11 x D11 cm
H33.2 x W11 x D11 cm
C20645P
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Her pieces are deceptively strong and durable for a ceramic that appears to be so delicate and ultra-thin. The look and feel are simple and subtle — yet so exquisite. She throws the clay to its thinnest possible form and fires at 1300 C, then polishes the porous surface to the soft matte.