#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Serving The Bronze is a gorgeous

The Bronze is a gorgeous pale golden color that converses well with 14k and 18k gold

An elegant and modern statement for any kitchen

Hideki Takayama is a self-taught sculptor whose work ranges from the functional to the sensual

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#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Serving The Bronze is a gorgeousAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different