{"product_id":"anagama-no-4-connected-spheres","title":"Anagama No.4 - Connected Spheres (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am Anagama No.4 Connected Spheres. I started as two separate vases, but the flames had other plans. Now, I’m forever joined—a reminder that some connections are simply meant to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece is one of those rare moments when the unpredictability of the kiln gives birth to something entirely unexpected and poetic. Keisuke Iwata tells us that these two spheres—one large and one small—were originally meant to be separate pieces. To protect them from breaking during firing, Iwata-san often places a seashell between the pieces, allowing the shell to leave beautiful imprints or colorations. But in this case, the shell disintegrated, and the force of the flames caused the two vases to fuse into one form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love most about this piece is how the accident feels so intentional. The larger sphere and smaller one, connected through this chance, feel almost symbolic. Perhaps it’s because I recently became a mother, but there’s something incredibly moving about the way these two spheres have come together, seemingly pulled by nature’s force. Each has a small opening to hold a sprig or plant, but the true beauty lies in how the piece speaks to the unpredictability of creation. It’s a perfect reflection of both the power of the A\u003cem\u003enagama\u003c\/em\u003e kiln and the delicate balance of nature’s hand in Iwata-san’s artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnagama No.4 - Connected Spheres was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eKeisuke Iwata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0” (w) x 8.0” (l) x 4.5” (h) or 152mm (w) x 203mm (l) x 114mm (h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 lb or 1.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCeramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlowers and water can be contained in the small opening carved out in the large sphere and two small holes in the small sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnagama works are each unique to the clay's own intimate interactions with the flames and ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures unique markings, seashell imprints, ashened areas and irregular surface texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeisuke Iwata's signature carved on the bottom of each adjoining piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarger sphere measures 6.0\" (152mm) in diameter, and small sphere measures 3.0\" (76mm) in diameter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater can be inserted into the small holes via a liquid syringe or by submerging the vase in a bucket of water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatertight material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, handwash with a mild soap and soft cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keisuke Iwata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112648950006,"sku":"KI-4","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/Iwata_Keisuke_Anagama_Connected_Spheres_No4_Featured_20faaa63-c008-45b3-b400-8d3bdf8798fe.jpg?v=1728151146","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/anagama-no-4-connected-spheres","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}