Cube Clay Glazed Vase

Masanobu Ando

• Introduction

  I am a Cube Clay Glazed Vase. I may look square, but I don't always play by the rules.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  The Cube Vase by Masanobu Ando embraces contradiction. At first glance, it appears to be a perfect cube, yet almost every detail pushes against that expectation. The rough, textured clay glazed exterior contrasts with the smooth gloss glazed interior, which reveals itself only at the opening. The square form is interrupted by a small circular opening at one corner of the cube instead of the center.

  These subtle details completely change the way the vase is experienced - more as a sculpture than vase. The asymmetrical opening naturally encourages floral arrangements to weigh on one side, creating a composition that feels playful against the geometry.

   

  Cube Clay Glazed Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Masanobu Ando

   

  Designer: Masanobu Ando

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions:

  3.9" (w) x 3.9" (l) x 4.0" (h) or 98 mm (w) x 98 mm (l) x 102 mm (h)

   

  Weight: 

  1.4 lb or 0.7 kg

   

  Materials:

  Ceramic

   

• Details
  • One-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
    
  • Features Masanobu Ando's signature stamp on the bottom of the vase
    
  • Clay glaze
  • Built from slabs of clay with Japanese "tatara" technique
    
  • Flowers and water can be contained through a small, offset opening 
    
  • Textured exterior features intentional scratches and tool marks
    
  • Gloss-glazed interior revealed at the opening creates a subtle contrast with the textured exterior
    
  • Hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge
    
  • Dry with soft cloth after washing
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