23099 Kanjiro Kawai (Cinnabar diamond-shaped vase)

Height 20.8cm Width 14.2cm Depth 11.4cm

Together with such great masters as Muneyoshi Yanagi and Shoji Hamada, who are representative of the Japanese folk art world, and Kenkichi Tomimoto and Tatsuaki Kuroda, who are representative of modern Japanese crafts, Kawai Kanjiro is a central figure who built the foundations of the Japanese folk art world. He has pioneered new frontiers in modern ceramics with his profound yet simple style that pursues "beauty of utility," and is highly regarded worldwide, having won the Grand Prize at the Milan International Exhibition. His unique shapes and the eye-catching bright red cinnabar never fail to fascinate those who see them. His works are also featured in the catalogue.

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