Sazameku Cascade Round Japanese Flower Vase

Expanding the language of Yamaura Saoris Sazameku series, the Sazameku Cascade Round Flower Vase marks a shift in rhythm, with cascading descent giving way to layered, horizontal flow.

Traditional Kutani glazing techniques enter into dialogue with a rounded, asymmetrical form shaped by hand. With its lower center of gravity and gently rising contours, the vessel feels grounded and assured.

Layers of deep green and white move laterally across the surface, forming undulating bands that encircle the body. Rather than extending in long vertical trails, the yudare gathers in multiple tiers, suggesting water folding back onto itself. Within each white drift, intricate cellular patterns emergedelicate, web-like structures shaped through heat, gravity, and precise control in the kiln.

The rim follows a soft, wave-like contour, while the interior is finished in deep black. The dark interior draws the eye inward, creating a striking contrast with the luminous exterior.

At the foot, a bubble motif continues the water theme in a lighter register, echoing the surface above in a more compact, concentrated form. As in all works within the series, the glaze halts just before fully reaching its limit, holding a moment where intention meets chance. Each firing produces singular variations, ensuring no two pieces are alike.

The rounded form pairs naturally with a simple seasonal bloom, perhaps a single camellia set low. Even without flowers, the vessel feels complete, its presence steady and self-contained within a space.