Iron Table Vase

Name: Iron Table Vase
Brand: Sakai Naoki
SKU: POJ-SN-VA-T
Price: 42000 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥42,000

The delicacy of iron work in this free-standing table vase counterbalances itself for a play of dimensionality.

The iron stand is interchangeable with a brass vase that you can use for wildflowers or a sprig of greenery, and an iron plate that you can use with incense.

Place it on any surface for a subtle but eye-catching piece of decor. The vase offers a minimal form that still adds character to any room.

Through the artisan's hands, the negative qualities often associated with metal are transformed: hardness becomes softness, coldness becomes warmth. The weight and solidity of metal are transformed into something delicate and refined.

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Sakai Naoki

Metalwork artist Naoki Sakai primarily works with tankin, a traditional Japanese metal-forming technique in which heated metal is softened by fire and then hammered into shape. Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1973, he completed a doctoral program in metalwork at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2003, earning a PhD. From 2005 to 2008, they trained at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, later serving as a specialist there from 2013 to 2018. Since 2019, they have been an Associate Professor in the Crafts Course of the Fine Arts Department at Tohoku University of Art and Design. Currently, they are based in Kanazawa, working between Kanazawa and Yamagata.

Made by

Sakai Naoki

Metalwork artist Naoki Sakai primarily works with tankin, a traditional Japanese metal-forming technique in which heated metal is softened by fire and then hammered into shape. Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1973, he completed a doctoral program in metalwork at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2003, earning a PhD. From 2005 to 2008, they trained at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, later serving as a specialist there from 2013 to 2018. Since 2019, they have been an Associate Professor in the Crafts Course of the Fine Arts Department at Tohoku University of Art and Design. Currently, they are based in Kanazawa, working between Kanazawa and Yamagata.

Details

Materials: Iron, brass, iron rust, linseed oil finish.

Dimensions

cm: H34 × W13 × D10
inch: H13.4 × W5.1 × D3.9

Care

Care Instructions
The frame and iron parts are rust-treated, however, if small amounts of rust occur and stick to your hands, you can wipe it off with a dry cloth.

If you want to use incense with the iron plate, be sure to put an inflammable mat between the burning incense and the plate. Compatible with incense types like uzumaki (swirl). Take care to avoid touching the burning ember to the iron.

The brass vase will naturally develop a patina over time with exposure to air and water. This is normal. If you prefer to revert it to its original color, use a commercial brass cleaner on the outside of the vase.