Sky ALL Artist Collection Ishime (石目) means the texture

Ishime (石目) means the texture of pebbles in Japanese

5xH12 cm W6

Note: A display stand is not included with this piece

handcrafted using the traditional Bizen technique known as Goma

5 cm 300ml (G19)

Sky ALL Artist Collection Ishime (石目) means the textureThough simple in form, this piece exhibits Toshiaki's extraordinary technique. To create such a balanced and subtle shape requires a mastery of the potter's wheel as well as an understanding of how firing will affect the overall form of the piece. The bluish gray line which cuts across the middle of the piece was a serendipitous addition, and the layering of brown, blue and black evokes an image of earth meeting sky meeting space. Where the sky meets