{"product_id":"no-1-anagama-heishi-vase","title":"Anagama No. 2 - Large Heishi Vase (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am Anagama No.2 Large Heishi Vase. I carry centuries of tradition in my form, but let’s be honest—I’m here to make a statement. With textures shaped by time and fire, I’m the kind of piece that stops you in your tracks. Every angle tells a new story, and I’ve got plenty to share.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heishi vase has deep roots in Japanese tradition, historically used in ceremonies and offerings to symbolize balance and harmony. This particular Heishi vase, created through the anagama kiln, brings a contemporary twist to that ancient form. Its multicolored surface is adorned with striking orange and amber tones, created by shell imprints left behind during firing. As Iwata-san explained, carefully placed seashells protected the surface, while their chemistry left behind these vivid, natural markings—almost as if the kiln itself decided the colors. Standing as the true masterpiece of the collection, this vase commands attention with its sculptural quality and rich texture. With barnacle-like details and uneven surfaces, it feels as though it has been excavated from the depths of the earth or recovered from a shipwreck. Every angle reveals something new, showcasing the kiln’s unpredictable beauty. The Heishi shape carries history, but the textures, colors, and marks of the flame bring this piece to life, bridging the ancient and the contemporary in Iwata-san’s most extraordinary work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnagama No. 2 Large Heishi Vase 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\u003e8.5\" (w) x 8.5\" (l) x 8.8\" (h) or 216mm (w) x 216mm (l) x 224mm (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\u003e6.1 lbs or 2.8 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\u003cspan\u003eFlowers and water can be contained through a small opening carved out in the piece\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eWatertight material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, handwash with a mild soap and soft cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures unique markings, seashell imprints, golden flecks and irregular surface texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeisuke Iwata's signature carved on the bottom of the piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keisuke Iwata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214384447734,"sku":"KI-2","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/Iwata_Keisuke_AnagamaNo2_Vase_Featured_f7cebf16-65c5-4064-9e1b-8bf2e9626e23.jpg?v=1728150752","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/no-1-anagama-heishi-vase","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}