Stem Vase | 3 Colors

The narrow opening at the top of this vase will emphasize the sculptural quality of whatever you place inside it. The design is founded in offering a solid base by which to balance a stem or branch towering tall.  Adorn a counter, table top, or shelf as a reminder of simplicity at its finest. - Measures 1" diameter at top x 4.25" diameter at base, 6" tall- Wash by hand Like all of Monohanako’s work, this piece is delicate. Its fragility requires the beholder to be present in the moment, even when washing a dish after use. Placing a soft liner between each piece when stacking multiple is worth the moment of gentle pause. How clever to use a handmade work of art to remind of this ideal. Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. Her technique and philosophy are rooted in the ceramic traditions of Karatsumono, but working and living in the West have influenced the shapes and surfaces of her work.   Dividing her time between her studios in and Union, Maine and Kyushu, Japan, H