FUTOSHI YAMASHITA VOLCANIC RUST GLAZE RIM BOWL

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This is piece by Futoshi Yamashita, a ceramic artist based in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Using lava and volcanic ash from the rich natural surroundings of Aso, each piece carries a unique expression shaped by its materials—imbued with a raw, vibrant sense of life.

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*Please note that there may be slight variations between each piece as they are produced manually.

Futoshi Yamashita is a ceramic artist based in Aso, Kumamoto, continuing his pottery practice in this region. His process begins with digging clay directly from the mountains of Aso. Using raw, expressive clay—different from the finely refined varieties—and incorporating materials like lava, volcanic ash, and plant life, he creates powerful, one-of-a-kind vessels that capture the essence of Aso's natural environment.

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MADE IN：JAPAN

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