#26 Small Kokeshi Vessel Registry while the other three have

while the other three have holes for drainage

Inside the round-bodied exterior vase

and rustic—its exposed clay rim makes it comfortable to handle and easy to stack

Pre-seasoned for a smooth finish that resists sticking and rust

#26 Small Kokeshi Vessel Registry while the other three haveAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different