{"product_id":"kutani-vase-iroe-toi-hi-kazunori-takegoshi","title":"Kutani Ware Flower Vase Overglaze Enamel \"Distant Days\" \/ Takegoshi Kazunori","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blue that stops time. \"Distant Days\"—a realm of fantasy and tranquility rendered by Takegoshi Kazunori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarning high acclaim both in Japan and internationally, ceramic artist Takegoshi Kazunori sublimates Kutani ware traditions into the modern era. From his iconic \"Distant Days\" series comes a flower vase with a contemporary art presence that leaves a deep, lasting impression on the viewer's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnveloping the entire piece is the deep, vibrant blue named \"Samarkand Blue,\" a signature hue of Takegoshi Kazunori. Against this mystical background, a nostalgic and wondrous story is quietly woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— A Hint of \"Motion\" Woven from Light and Shadow —\u003cbr\u003e\nDepicted on the front is an elderly man wearing a hat and a white beard. Clad in a black-and-green striped gown, wearing boots and carrying a handbag, he takes steps forward toward an unseen destination.\u003cbr\u003e\nParticularly noteworthy is the massive silhouette floating softly beside him. The shadow contrast—rendered as if bathed in strong side light—brings a captivating depth and beauty to the composition. Near the top sits a single wooden-framed window. Set against the Samarkand Blue background, the pale translucent blue of the window glass creates an inviting sense of airiness, evoking a pleasant sense of calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— A Quiet \"Stillness\" Where a Standing Figure Prompts Contemplation —\u003cbr\u003e\nTurning the vase gently around reveals another quiet scene. A figure stands solitary, facing toward us. The presence of the same window near the top suggests that another visitor has arrived at the very same place.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"What could he be thinking? What is he gazing at?\"\u003cbr\u003e\nThe contrast between the \"movement\" on the front and the \"stillness\" on the back endlessly stirs the viewer's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertically elongated rectangular form is equally striking. Rather than being strictly vertical, its outline features a very gentle waist-like curve. This subtle line imparts an organic softness to the hardness of the porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\nA thoroughly modern art piece where serenity and mysterious warmth coexist. Displaying a single blossom elevates its beauty even further, while merely placing it in a room breathes a dreamlike aura into the space. We invite you to experience the memories of \"Distant Days,\" imbued by the hands of master Takegoshi, in your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle of Work: Flower Vase Overglaze Enamel \"Distant Days\"\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: Top 10.5 cm sq. (Base 15 cm sq.) × H 33.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nBox Type: Wooden box with cord (Kiribako)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678425493758,"sku":"tk-1","price":330000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/files\/tk-1.webp?v=1785745313","url":"https:\/\/kutanipremium.jp\/en\/products\/kutani-vase-iroe-toi-hi-kazunori-takegoshi","provider":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","version":"1.0","type":"link"}