Mashiko Shioyaki Broken Circle Vase

Artist: Tomoo Hamada

Born in 1967 in Mashiko, Japan, Tomoo Hamada is a celebrated contemporary ceramic artist who continues the esteemed pottery lineage of the Hamada family. As the grandson of Shoji Hamada, a National Living Treasure and pioneer of the mingei (folk craft) movement, Tomoo grew up immersed in the rich traditions of Mashiko pottery. His work bridges the gap between heritage and modernity, creating pieces that honour the past while embracing contemporary aesthetics.

Created by third-generation Mashiko potter Tomoo Hamada, this vase features an original and underrated shape. A circle appearing to be split in half to create a space for flowers to form around the soft curves of the circular shape. Achieved through the traditional shioyaki (salt-firing) technique. During firing, salt reacts with the clay, creating a unique, semi-matte glaze with unpredictable variations, ensuring each piece is one of a kind. Creating a sharp blue colour to contrast the natural earthy tones of the clay. A reversible art piece with 360 degrees of artistry that will illuminate any space. 

Tomoo Hamada’s style blends a deep reverence for traditional Japanese pottery with innovative elements, featuring natural ash, salt, and iron glazes that evoke Japan’s landscapes, and salt-firing techniques that create rustic textures with subtle colour variations. 

This item comes with its own wooden box and tied in a traditional Japanese ribbon.

Dimension: 20 cm L x7.5 cm width x 16 cm H