Morino Taimei (森野泰明), Japanese, b. 1934
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A Blue-Glazed Vase (青釉花瓶)
Heisei Era (1989-2019)
About the work
n elegant, blue-glazed vase by Morino Taimei, one of Kyoto's most distinguished contemporary ceramic artists. The work features a striking long-necked form rising from a rounded globular body to a gently flared mouth, creating a graceful and architecturally balanced silhouette.
The vase is covered in a rich matte blue glaze that transitions subtly to lighter turquoise tones around the rim. The understated surface emphasises the purity of the form, allowing the viewer to appreciate the refined proportions and quiet sophistication that characterise Morino's work. The elongated neck lends the piece a sculptural presence, while the rounded lower body provides visual stability and harmony.
Rooted in the traditions of Kyoto ceramics yet distinctly modern in conception, this vase reflects Morino Taimei's lifelong pursuit of form, colour, and spatial expression. Equally effective as a flower vessel or as a standalone sculptural object, it exemplifies the elegant restraint for which the artist is celebrated.
The vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), confirming its authenticity and provenance.
Dimensions
24cm(h) x 8.8cm(w)
Footnote
Morino Taimei (森野泰明, born 1934) is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary ceramic artists and the son of renowned Kyoto potter Morino Kakō (森野嘉光). A graduate of Kyoto City University of Arts, he first gained national recognition through the Nitten Exhibition, receiving the prestigious Hokuto Prize in 1960. From 1962 he lectured in ceramics at the University of Chicago, helping introduce modern Japanese ceramics to international audiences. His distinguished career includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs Award (1968), the Minister of Education Award (1983), the Kyoto Prefectural Culture Prize (1996), designation as a Person of Cultural Merit (2021), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2019). In 2007 he received the Japan Art Academy Prize, and in 2010 became a member of the Japan Art Academy while also receiving the Gold Prize of the Japan Ceramic Society.