Ash-glazed three-legged vase by Shin Fujihira

Width 15.5cm x Height 23cm

A conversation with Yasushi Fujihira

Shin Fujihira's "Ash-glazed three-legged jar" is a masterpiece that combines the natural beauty of ash glaze with the delicate charm of iron painting. This piece has a humorous shape that draws the viewer's attention, and a primitive form that exudes universal beauty.

The freshness of ash glaze created by nature <br>The greatest feature of this vase is the vivid green color created by the ash glaze. Ash glaze is a natural product obtained when wood ash dissolves into the glaze during firing. The green is both transparent and noble, and gives a sense of fresh vitality. The glaze that spreads over the entire vase is the very embodiment of beauty created by nature, and brings a sense of tranquility that purifies the soul of the viewer.

Japanese harmony created by earth and iron painting <br>The iron painting pattern expresses the delicacy and sophistication unique to Japanese culture. This pattern blends beautifully with the areas where the natural redness of the earth stands out, adding warmth to the entire vase. Fujihira's iron painting is not just decoration; it gives the vase a Japanese narrative quality, demonstrating the coexistence of tradition and innovation.

Primitive beauty supported by three legs <br>The three legs supporting the vase have a charming yet powerful presence. Its shape pays homage to the aesthetic beauty that has continued since ancient times. The three-legged structure stabilizes the vase, while at the same time symbolizing primitive strength. This design gives the vase an approachable appearance, while also embodying Fujihira's philosophy of celebrating universal beauty.

Rounded with a sense of capacity <br>The soft, rounded shape of the vase overall gives the viewer a sense of security and capacity. Its shape is imbued with an element of universal beauty: "It fills the space with its mere presence." Even without flowers in it, this vase functions as a work of art in itself, adding a poetic touch to the space.

Fujihira Shin's playfulness and naturalness <br>Fujihira Shin has dedicated his life to drawing out the maximum potential of materials while facing nature. The "Ash-glazed Three-legged Vase" is a piece that embodies this philosophy. He created this piece by hand twisting and tatara molding, without using a potter's wheel, and it is imbued with the artist's warmth and playfulness.

It is a work of art that perfectly harmonizes the beauty of nature with human creativity. Its appeal goes beyond that of a simple vessel; it stirs the senses of the viewer. This work created by Shin Fujihira shows the possibilities of Japanese ceramics and is an important piece that suggests new values for ceramics in the modern era.

Shin Fujihira Biography
1944 Entered Kyoto Higher Technical School but dropped out due to illness
1945 Started pottery at Tohei Ceramic Arts
1957: Won the Hokuto Prize at the 13th Nitten Exhibition
1960 Florence International Ceramic Exhibition, Italy
1963: Received the Kikka Award at the 6th Shin-Nihon Exhibition and the Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Merit Award
1968 New Generation Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition: Ceramic Art Today - From Kyoto
1970 Contemporary Ceramics Europe and Japan Exhibition
1973 Received the Japan Ceramic Society Award
1974 Latin American Travel Exhibition
1976 Traveling exhibition of Japanese ceramic masterpieces in East Germany
1978 Traveling exhibition of Japanese ceramic masterpieces in West Germany
1982 US/Canada Traveling Exhibition
1983 Contemporary Japanese Crafts Exhibition
1985: Perspectives on Contemporary Japanese Art
1990: Winner of the Kyoto Art and Culture Award
1991 Received the Kyoto City Cultural Merit Award

"This is a new, unused piece. It is currently kept at the Fujihira Shin Memorial Museum. If you purchase it, his son, Fujihira Yasushi, will create a box to certify that it is an authentic piece."

"This is a new, unused piece. It is currently kept at the Fujihira Shin Memorial Museum. If you purchase it, his son, Fujihira Yasushi, will create a box to certify that it is an authentic piece."