Miyanaga Tozan III Celadon Vase with Water Ripples

A Japanese modernist vase by Miyanaga Tozan III (1935-), Heisei period (1989-2019), circa 1990, moulded in hexagonal form, with carved abstracted water ripples to the surface, covered in a pale bluish-green celadon glaze. Carved signature reading 'III Tozan Miyanaga' to the base, and an exhibition number '7'. Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box), and an exhibition pamphlet, 9.25 in. high, 9.06 in. diameter. Other Notes: Miyanaga Rikichi became the third Miyanaga Tozan in 1999 on the death of his father. A master of celadon glazes like his forbears his works are often sculptural reflecting his long association with the avant-garde Sodeisha movement,

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Modernism / Modernist - Modernist furniture and design emerged in the early to mid-20th century as a response to traditional styles of the 19th century and prior times, and a reflection of the technological and social changes of the time. Characteristics of Modernist furniture and design include simplicity and minimalism and clean lines and a lack of unnecessary ornamentation are key features. That form follows function is a fundamental principle of Modernist design, and furniture and objects are designed with a focus on their practical use.

Modernist furniture often incorporates geometric shapes, such as cubes, rectangles, and circles. This reflects a departure from the more ornate and curvilinear forms of previous design styles. The furniture often prioritizes ergonomic design, ensuring that objects are comfortable and user-friendly. Modernist designers aimed to create designs that could be mass-produced, making good design accessible to a broader population.

Prominent figures associated with Modernist furniture and object design include designers such as Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Ettore Sottsass
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This item has been included into following indexes:

Japanese ceramics, item types - monumental, exhibition floor and oversize vases 62
Japanese ceramics, styles and decoration - celadon glazed 47
Satsuma (Japan), item type
- boxes 111
- vases, floor standing 37