A three-eared, Shinogi Sayagata patterned vase by Miyaoka Maiko, a pottery maker at Kagetsu Kiln in Ome City.
The outline extends in a smooth curve from the side of the base, then from the high, protruding body to the koshiki (the part with the raised mouth) in a somewhat straight line.
The bluish skin and slightly asymmetrical body shape give the statue the appearance of a soft-spoken lady, reminiscent of old Imari ware, and yet also human-like and appealing. The shinogi carving creates a play of light and shadow, and because it is positioned above the maximum diameter of the body, it also has the effect of guiding the eye, giving it a youthful impression and further enhancing its elegance.
The pattern on the koshiki is called Sayagata, and is a pattern of consecutive swastikas. The succession of auspicious swastikas symbolizes the prosperity of the family and longevity.
Height 29cm
Body diameter 26cm
Diameter 13cm
Maiko Miyaoka Born in Yokohama in 1974 1998 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Oil Painting 2003 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Technical College 2004: Became independent in Ome
