A Very Large Oval Nazuna Vase

The surface of this porcelain sculpture is decorated with individually hand-carved porcelain sprigs. Each sprig is formed separately in a mould designed and made by Hitomi Hosono, then carved and finished by hand. Inspired by Nazuna leaves, native to Hitomi Hosono’s hometown in Japan, the delicate layering of the sprigs creates a sense of movement. The exterior of the piece, covered with these finely detailed porcelain leaves, contrasts perfectly with the gold-leaf interior.

Courtesy of Adrian Sassoon, London

● Type: Vase
● Dimensions: 33 H x 38.5 W x 36 D cm
● Material: Porcelain, gold leaf
● Date: 2017

Hitomi Hosono’s larger pieces can take over a year and a half to create from inception to finish. The design of a new piece can entail more than six months of research, design and creation of new moulds. After this, there is an intense period of making which includes the fine carving of a multitude of sprigs which are then applied to the surface of the piece. The final work is then slowly dried for ten to twelve months before firing.

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