Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 Casual and Everyday long regarded as one of

long regarded as one of Japan’s centers for fine tea ware

The blue warrior helmet worn by the doll is decorated with plum blossoms and seigaiha "wave" patterns

This red beckoning cat is made using the advanced technique of Kutani ware

The sushi boat is a plate shaped like a boat on which sushi or sashimi is served

The other bursts with warm hues

Marine Textures Objet d'Art 25 Casual and Everyday long regarded as one ofIn this objet dart, Alyne Ohigashi draws inspiration from marine life, biology, and her imagination to create a fantastical porcelain sculpture. Inspired by live coral, this piece also recalls the forms of flowers and the colors of tide pools. Ohigashis skill with glaze comes alive here as multiple layers of glaze flow and meld together like the waters of a warm tropical sea. Every element of the texture is individually crafted and applied by hand,