▲It is stamped with Sueharu Fukami’s signature.
▲The top and bottom sections are designed to be detachable; the photo shows the bottom section.
▲This is the author's note on the box.
Original Wooden Box
D17cm H19cm
This exquisite incense burner is a masterpiece by Sueharu Fukami, one of Japan’s most internationally acclaimed contemporary ceramic artists.
The Form: Utilizing his signature high-pressure casting technique, Fukami achieves razor-sharp edges and aerodynamic curves that defy the traditional fragility of porcelain. The fin-like element on the lid evokes the imagery of a sail or a cresting wave, perfectly capturing the essence of a "Seascape."
The Glaze: The "Seihakuji" (pale blue celadon) glaze flows elegantly over the sharp contours, pooling in the recesses to create a stunning gradient of ethereal blues. This interplay of light and shadow gives the piece a sense of infinite depth.
Presence: While functional as an incense burner, this work transcends utility, standing as a sophisticated sculptural object that commands a serene presence in any interior space.
A sublime fusion of technical precision and poetic abstraction, representing the very best of contemporary Japanese craft.
Sueharu FUKAMI
1947 -
Born in Kyoto. Known for his blue-and-white porcelain and three-dimensional works using the casting technique, he is highly acclaimed overseas. In 1985, he won the Grand Prix at the Faenza International Ceramic Art Exhibition in Italy. Collections include the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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