Elegant, large henko vase in an ash glaze by Terunobu Hirata.

In Japanese, henko means "seeing things in a different light", and this definitely describes the subtle and sensuous way light changes when it falls across this elegant vessel.

Tall, with a narrow base curving up to an almond shaped opening, it features a single, vertical detail on both sides, and is finished in an understated, flecked ash glaze with a smooth finish.

dimensions
height: 23cm
width: 12cm
length: 22cm
weight: 1.8kg

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic vase.
Handmade in Australia.

See all Terunobu's vases, as well as our full selection of work by Terunobu Hirata.

Terunobu Hirata arrived in Australia from Osaka, Japan in 1973.

Originally trained as a chef, he moved to pottery 25 years ago, working in stoneware and porcelain.

His designs are bold and contemporary with lustrous glazes. A nod to the past with organic style glazing partnered with perfectly proportioned shapes, Hirata’s work is a joy to live with. 

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