Ceramic vase by Morino Hiroaki Taimei.

Ceramic vase in the shape of a double-gourd with a narrow neck and small circular opening. Matte turquoise glaze enhanced with drips and textured golden areas with a volcanic effect, distributed irregularly across the entire surface. Marked contrast between the smooth turquoise areas and the granular golden areas. Supplied with its signed tomobako. Dimensions. Height: 21.5 cm — Width: 11 cm. Morino Hiroaki Taimei 森野泰明 (1934–) Ceramic artist born in Kyoto. Trained in Kyoto, he taught ceramics at the University of Chicago in the 1960s. Develops a style characterised by sculptural forms and expressive glazes with strong contrasts. Has exhibited in Japan, Europe, the United States, and Australia. Named Person of Cultural Merit (文化功労者) in 2021. His works are included in the collections of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (Cornell University) and several public museums in Japan and the United States.