Black Satsuma ware by Katsuragi Tohaku

[The Art of Satsuma Earth and Fire: Black Satsuma Vase by Katsuragi Tohaku]

While "white Satsuma" was the vessel for aristocrats and feudal lords, "black Satsuma" was loved and nurtured robustly in the daily lives of people. This work, by Katsuragi Tohaku, is a stately vase that sublimates the tradition of black Satsuma into the modern era.

The jet-black surface, made from iron-rich clay fired at high temperatures, reveals a delicate expression when exposed to light, never boring the viewer. The sturdy, powerful form brings a comfortable sense of tension and tranquility to any space, even when a single flower is placed inside. This masterpiece, which has reached the pinnacle of "beauty of utility" nurtured by the Satsuma climate, is also highly valued as an ornamental piece.

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