Hirado Chrysanthemum and Running Water Flower Vase Piece:Ⅱ representing leaves shimmering in the

representing leaves shimmering in the light

and they are hand finished by local craftsmen

The luster and transparency of the lacquer accentuate the dynamic grain of the zelkova wood

symbolize inner beauty and elegance

is the dexterous blending of a moody indigo blue with the prominent deep shade of red by the name of akane iro

Hirado Chrysanthemum and Running Water Flower Vase Piece:Ⅱ representing leaves shimmering in theThis exquisite porcelain vase, shaped in the graceful form of a gourd, highlights the unparalleled craftsmanship of master artisan Nakazato Ichiro. At first glance, the delicate chrysanthemums, sculpted with extraordinary precision using the kikka kazari zaiku technique, captivate the eye. Each petal is meticulously carved from porcelain with a pointed bamboo tool, then carefully raised to create lifelike, three dimensional blooms. Though crafted from