Botanical Textures Objet d'Art 20 CATEGORY_Sake-Cooler crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone

crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone sourced in Kumamoto Prefecture

It can be used to hold flowers or greenery

creating a bright and uplifting atmosphere

its moderate weight and detailed craftsmanship give it a strong presence on the table

A highlight of this piece is the yudare—the natural flow of glaze that occurs during firing

Botanical Textures Objet d'Art 20 CATEGORY_Sake-Cooler crafted from Amakusa ceramic stoneIn this objet dart, Alyne Ohigashi imaginatively draws inspiration from the textures of a sea urchin and her knowledge of botanical and marine life to create a fantastical porcelain sculpture. As many as five layers of glazes in blue, green, turquoise, navy, and purple flow and meld together, evoking a tide pool or a warm tropical sea. Touches of gold recall the sun shining on the waves. Larger ridges are hand formed while each small bump is made of