Slim-necked urn vases by Tetsuya Ozawa, from the exhibition "Near & Far", November 2023 at DEA EAST.

These elegant vases contrast a short, wide, classical urn-shaped base with a tall, slim, elongated neck. Stunning on their own, or with a single bloom or dried arrangement.

In his signature "kofuki" glaze in black or white.

dimensions
height: 30cm
diameter: 15cm
weight: 900g

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

Ceramic.
Hand made in Japan.
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This is one of several urn vases from this series, in various sizes and in black or white.

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

Born in 1984, Tetsuya Ozawa lives and works in the ancient ceramic town of Tokoname, Japan. After studying Fine Arts at Nagoya University, he apprenticed under ceramic master, Yoshikawa Masamichi.

In his work, there is a nod to classicism, restraint and refinement, but with the appearance of lightness and a modern fresh brilliance wrought into his surfaces, which is achieved by his special glazing technique. Called "Kofuki", it's a process whereby white soil is dusted over local Tokoname clay forms after firing, and the palette is restricted to the clay colours of the the region - rust, yellow, white & black.

Read more about Tetsuya Ozawa.