Large ceramic vases in the shape of kokeshi, by Hikari Masuda, from the exhibition "serious PLAY", August 2025 at DEA EAST.

These delightful vessels are Hikari's iconic, ceramic take on kokeshi (traditional Japanese wooden dolls). 

We have one each in five gorgeous styles - Spots, Iris, Hibiscus, Ferns or Kimono.

dimensions
height: 28cm
diameter: 8.5cm
opening: 6cm 
base: 7.5cm
weight: 800g

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic vase.
Handmade in Japan.

Hikari has made kokeshi vases in four sizes - tiny, medium, large and XXL.

See all Hikari's work from this exhibition, as well as our complete collection by Hikari Masuda.

Hikari Masuda is a ceramicist based in Tokoname - recognised as one of Japan's six ancient kilns with a ceramic history reaching back more than 1000 years. 

Masuda's joyful, playful work is rich in vivid folkloric depictions of animals and mythical creatures, drawn from both Japanese and western traditions. Her restless, masterful making incorporates myriad forms and glazes, producing a dazzling array of work that's attracted a passionate following in Japan and Australia. 

She is stocked exclusively by The DEA Store in Australia and her highly sort after work never stays for long on our shelves!

Read more about Hikari Masuda.