{"product_id":"takashi-suzuki-vase-11","title":"Takashi Suzuki Vase 9","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-persist=\"true\" class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"#view1\" data-mce-href=\"#view1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"#view2\" data-mce-href=\"#view2\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"tabcontents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"view1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  φ 9.5cm × H 9.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMixture of clay and porcelain from all major regions in Japan, such as Shigaraki, Tokoname and Arita, as well as other clays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMethod: \u003c\/strong\u003e high temperature reduction firing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash only. Not suitable for dishwasher \/ microwave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashi Suzuki is a highly respected ceramicist who creates sublime, functional works of art using cracked Celadon clay and a citrus ash glaze, which produces beautiful marks that traverse across the body. His glossy forms are made using a high temperature reduction firing. A small amount of iron is added to the glaze, resulting in the striking blue and grey shades. Suzuki wonderfully describes the colour as a captured expression of below the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evase\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a smooth interior and exterior, with a grey blue finish. T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe dark tones from the edges gradually become lighter towards the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Takashi Suzuki originally studied economics at university, after graduating, he joined a pottery club where he had his first experience with clay. In 2000 he became full time ceramicist. Having had no previous education in ceramics, Takashi says he learnt everything from books and his own ‘many mistakes’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pacific Ocean stretches out in front of Takashi’s workshop and home. The sea changes its expression every moment according to the season and the weather. Takashi’s pottery changes its expression with the reflection of light from the fine bubbles and multiple layers of cracks in the thick glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince his first solo exhibition in 2001, Takashi has continued to show his work in several solo and group exhibitions each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takashi Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46946488385818,"sku":"TS-V9","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/files\/3O2A5776.jpg?v=1697208145","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/takashi-suzuki-vase-11","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}