#85 Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes Earrings this particular design is heavily

this particular design is heavily influenced by classic 18th century English cutlery

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with a taper at the midpoint that holds the inner pot in place

beautiful design

#85 Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes Earrings this particular design is heavilyAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different