Takaaki Kimura (木村隆明), Japanese (1943 - 2022)
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A Bizen Crane-Neck Flower Vase (備前焼 鶴首花入)
Heisei Era (1989–2019) or Reiwa Era (2019–present)
About the work
A refined bizen ware flower vase by Takaaki Kimura, an esteemed ceramic artist celebrated for his dedication to traditional bizen techniques. Gracefully shaped with a slender crane-neck form, this vase highlights the subtle beauty inherent in unglazed, wood-fired ceramics. The vase’s rich, earthy hues and naturally developed textures result from Kimura’s mastery of the kiln, embodying the timeless elegance characteristic of Bizen pottery. Perfect for floral arrangements or as a standalone decorative object.
Dimensions
22.3cm(h) x 11.5cm(w)
Footnote
Takaaki Kimura was a respected potter from Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, a region famed for traditional Bizen pottery. Born into the renowned Kimura family—one of Bizen's ancient "Rokusho" lineages—he trained under his father, Ichiyo Kimura, before establishing his own kiln in 1974. Celebrated for his refined Bizen works, Kimura skillfully incorporated distinctive kiln effects such as hidasuki (fire-cord patterns) and goma (sesame-seed ash deposits).