I am Anagama Rectilinear Vase No. 10. Like an old building—structured, weathered, and softened over time. I carry those lines, with a quiet nature and history etched into every surface.

Curator's Notes 

Like its , Anagama Rectilinear Vase No.11 introduces a geometric presence into Iwata-san’s collection. The multifaceted, flat surfaces give it a bold, angular feel, yet there’s something almost natural about it. The ashen textures and the subtle layering of colors on its surface created from the anagama kiln feel as if moss has quietly overgrown the vase, softening its sharp lines. It reminds us of weathered old brick buildings—where the roughness of time meets the precision of geometry. This piece balances those contrasts beautifully, offering a timeless connection between the man-made and the organic.

Anagama No.10 - Rectilinear Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker 

Artist: Keisuke Iwata

Specifications

Dimensions: 

1.8" (w) x 1.9" (l) x 2.5" (h) or 46mm (w) x 48mm (w) x 64mm (h

Weight: 

0.4 lbs or 0.2 kg

Materials: 

Ceramic

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture vase handmade by Keisuke Iwata in Fukuoka, Japan 
• Flowers and water can be contained through two small holes at the top surface 
• Water can be inserted into the small holes via a liquid syringe or by submerging the vase in a bucket of water 
• Created using an ancient Japanese ceramic technique that involves an Anagama woodfired kiln, fired once a year in a ceremonial process by Keisuke Iwata
• Anagama works are each unique to the clay's own intimate interactions with the flames and ash
• Watertight material