Tall Handmade Vessel 1

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Tall vessel handmade by French artist Florence Penault. Can be used for flowers but would also look great on a counter as a utensil container. The finish is done in the Korean Bunc heong style, which dates back to the 14th century. One of a kind. Approx. measurements: Height 6", diameter 4.25" Due to size and fragility of this item, an extra $10 shipping charge will be added at checkout Florence resides between France, Connecticut and Boston. On her work, she says: "My influence is certainly Asian. I made several trips to Japan but I have beenmostly influenced by the Korean aesthetic. While in Osaka I saw a simple and humble piece in the Osaka’s museum of ceramics which broke my heart. Well, there were two. One was a black gourd from Korea, the other a white vase, also from Korea, not even regular or symmetrical but full of elegance in its simplicity. It was a lesson than I humbly try to follow. (...) I like minimalism and simplicity and give priority to the shape of a piece so the decoration is secondary. And if I put a decoration, I find inspiration in my everyday life in France and in nature and like keep it simple. " Show more