Small, non-glazed canister with wooden lid by Toru Hatta from February 2025.

The beauty of the kiln is revealed in Hatta’s non-glazed works, the surfaces of which are determined by the history of firings that preceded them. When left bare, chemical residues within the kiln form an atmospheric glaze – the resulting works act as psychical archives of the volatile processes undergone in their becoming.

dimensions
height: 7.5cm (incl. lid)
diameter: 8.5cm 
opening: 6.5cm
weight: 180g

Nb. this work is handmade so measurements are approximate.

Ceramic canister, wooden lid.
Handmade in Japan.

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Toru Hatta is a powerhouse ceramicist based near Osaka, Japan. His work is a contemporary fusion of Japanese, Korean and Chinese ceramic history, expert craftsmanship and a focus on the spiritual character of clay.

At DEA, we've been admiring and purchasing his work since our first foray to Japan in 2013, and we were fortunate enough to meet him at a Tokyo exhibition in March 2020. We are now excited to introduce his work to Australia. 

Read more about this exceptional artist.