Kiyoko Morioka Japanese, 1974
Flower Vase Cylindrical
Ceramic
H6 3/4 x W2 1/2 x D2 1/2 in
H17.3 x W6.3 x D6.3 cm
H17.3 x W6.3 x D6.3 cm
C23685P
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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.