A miniature vase to display a single flower bud. It is a mumyōi-yaki, a pottery made of clay containing iron oxide, extracted near the famous gold and silver mines of Sado island. The clay is really smooth and sturdy, in a characteristic rusty shade.
This mini vase is partially glazed with glazes also containing iron oxide. Abstract decoration is inspired by a traditional patterns found on the ancient pottery from the region. There is a mark of the maker on the bottom. An leaflet with a short explanation (in Japanese) about the pottery is attached.
