小壺　参

さりげない小さな一輪挿しにしようか、楊枝入れにしようか
用途を考えるのも楽しい小壺です

土と釉薬の優しい色合いのコントラストが美しい
一点ずつはもちろんのこと、３点が背くらべして並んでいるのもとても愛らしい

size H約5.8cm×直径約4.5cm （口辺約2.0cm/穴約1.6cm）

作家　四海大
2017年　栃木県窯業技術支援センターに入所　鈴木稔氏に師事
2019年　独立し栃木県益子町に拠点を構える

栃木県内や茨城、福島を中心に自ら土や石を採取
化学反応を楽しむかのように土の調合を繰り返し唯一無二の作品を作り続ける
穴窯とイッテコイ窯で焼き上げるその作風は
土や石の風合いを活かし力強さもありながらも素朴でどこか優しい印象


Product Description

A small vessel that invites imagination —
perhaps as a delicate bud vase, or as a holder for toothpicks.
Part of its charm lies in deciding how you would like to use it.

The gentle contrast between the natural clay and soft glaze tones creates a quiet, understated beauty.
Each piece stands gracefully on its own, yet seeing three displayed side by side — like siblings of different heights — is especially endearing.

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Size

H approx. 5.8 cm × Diameter approx. 4.5 cm
Opening approx. 2.0 cm / Inner hole approx. 1.6 cm

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Artist

Dai Shikai

2017 – Entered the Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Art Support Center and studied under Minoru Suzuki.
2019 – Became independent and established his studio in Mashiko, Tochigi.

Primarily in Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Fukushima, Shikai personally gathers clay and stones from nature.
Through repeated experimentation — almost like enjoying a chemical dialogue with the earth — he continues to create truly one-of-a-kind works.

Fired in traditional wood-burning kilns, his pieces highlight the raw character of clay and stone.
They carry a quiet strength while remaining humble and gently expressive.