Shuhari Collection Vase – First Flame

The fire claimed the entire throat of this vessel — deep umber and black climbing from lip to shoulder — leaving the wide, pale body below completely undisturbed.

Thrown in Japanese porcelain by Nishihara Akira in Arita, Japan, then saggar-fired by John Mac in France using the same combustibles as the Echoes of Fire series — wood chips, copper wire, dried flowers, pine cones, and metal oxides. The exterior is completely unglazed; all surface decoration comes from the fire itself.

Part of the Shuhari Collection — a collaboration between two makers, two traditions, and one act of surrender to the fire.

Practical Details
- Height: approx. 21 cm
- Functional and can hold liquid
- Hand washing recommended

These are fragile, one-of-a-kind vessels, each a record of two makers and one uncontrollable transformation. Gentle hand washing is strongly recommended for longevity.