This stoneware vase by Nariyoshi Jin (成良仁, 1942–2012) is distinguished by its architectural form and assertive contrasts. The two main flat faces are covered with a finely cracked celadon glaze. The sides, meanwhile, are rough, beveled and marked by visible traces of the tool. Covered with a matte burgundy-brown glaze, they reveal a clear, almost incisive texture that breaks the softness of the central celadon. The whole creates a controlled visual tension, between formal balance and brutality of gesture.

The piece, signed and preserved in its original wooden box (tomobako), is a fine example of Nariyoshi Jin's artistic vocabulary. Born in Gifu in 1942, a graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, he set up his own kiln in Mashiko in 1973. He received numerous awards, including those from the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Musashino Exhibition (honorable mention), and the Prefectural Art Festival (Grand Prize). An active member of the Japanese Society of Arts and Crafts, he developed a unique style based on chamfers, iron glazes, and sculpted forms.

He is also known as Nanda Koreya, a pseudonym used for his experimental films and unusual ceramic dolls. His work remains rare on the market, especially works like this one, which combine rigor, modernity, and technical depth.

Dimensions: H. 27.5 cm x L. 12 cm x D. 8 cm.

Signed Tomobako included.