Flying Bears by Hikari Masuda, from the exhibition "Near & Far", November 2023 at DEA EAST.

You probably never thought that your wall needs a flying bear - but we assure you - once you feel the deep, childlike joy of looking up at one of these little faces, floating serenely above you, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without one!

dimensions
height: 23cm
width: 18cm
depth: 8cm
weight: 880g

Nb. these are hand made pieces and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic.
Hand made in Japan.

Hikari Masuda is a ceramicist based in Tokoname, Japan, a town with a ceramic history reaching back more than 1000 years. Her joyful, playful work is rich in vivid folkloric depictions of animals and mythical creatures - her masterful output incorporates many forms and glazes, including figurines, vases, cups, bowls and stunning decorative plates. 

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.