Sea Stone Vases and Sea Stone with Legs by Mitsuru Koga (2023)
$380.00
Description:
Palm sized sea-stone vases and sea stones with legs by Japanese artist, Mitsuru Koga. Koga follows the natural shape of the stone when carving a natural opening and flattened base so the vase can stand upright. The finishing touch is a mixed media plant made from washi and metal to stand and sway delicately inside each vase. Each vase comes in an original secure box, like jewelry. Koga's sea stones with legs also follows the natural shape of the stone, as Koga carves out tiny legs so the stone can stand on its own. Each pieces also comes in an original secure box, like jewelry.
Measurements:
Sea Stone Vase: Range of 1.5'' - 2'' for height and length (around 3/4'' width). Size and shape with very with each stone.
Sea Stone with Legs: Around 1.25'' - 1.5'' for length and width, and .5'' - .75'' in height. Each stone will vary in size and shape.
History:
Palm sized sea-stone vases and sea stones with legs by Japanese artist, Mitsuru Koga. Koga follows the natural shape of the stone when carving a natural opening and flattened base so the vase can stand upright. The finishing touch is a mixed media plant made from washi and metal to stand and sway delicately inside each vase. Each vase comes in an original secure box, like jewelry. Koga's sea stones with legs also follows the natural shape of the stone, as Koga carves out tiny legs so the stone can stand on its own. Each pieces also comes in an original secure box, like jewelry.
Measurements:
Sea Stone Vase: Range of 1.5'' - 2'' for height and length (around 3/4'' width). Size and shape with very with each stone.
Sea Stone with Legs: Around 1.25'' - 1.5'' for length and width, and .5'' - .75'' in height. Each stone will vary in size and shape.
History:
Misturu Koga (b. 1980), based in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, Koga has the ability to infuse life into seemingly mundane materials, and transforms them into objects of art. These transformations are Koga’s commitment to exploring the delicate relationship between man and object, man and nature. His recent studio visit can be found here.
Materials:
Sea Stone Vase: Sea stone, washi and metal wire (plant), glass vial for plant, wooden box container
Sea Stone with Legs: Sea stone, wooden box container
Variation:
The stone you select in the dropdown is the stone you will receive. Each stone and plant is one-of-a-kind and hand-done.
Care Instructions:
Fragile. Please handle with care and keep away from children.
Sea Stone Vase: Sea stone, washi and metal wire (plant), glass vial for plant, wooden box container
Sea Stone with Legs: Sea stone, wooden box container
Variation:
The stone you select in the dropdown is the stone you will receive. Each stone and plant is one-of-a-kind and hand-done.
Care Instructions:
Fragile. Please handle with care and keep away from children.
Art pieces are final sale.