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Slender copper vase

Hiroki Iwata, 2004

The vase has a fluid shape and the artist uses enamel as a texturing medium rather than mere embellishment. After the firing of the pale green enamel, Iwata rubbed the outside of the vessel with a stone, removing pieces of clay to reveal small imperfections. The rough exterior contrasts with the glossily vibrant enamel interior. Iwata originally trained as a jeweller.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Slender copper vase, 2004

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Vase: copper & enamel & gold foil; box: wood

Dimensions

Height: 28 cm

Grant

825

Total cost

1650

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