Contemporary Box and Cover by Kodai Ujiie

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UJIIE KŌDAI 氏家昂大 (B.1990)
An Oribe‑Style Kōgō (Incense Container)
Heisei (1989-2019) or Reiwa (2019-present), contemporary
The irregularly formed miniature box … Read more UJIIE KŌDAI 氏家昂大 (B.1990)
An Oribe‑Style Kōgō (Incense Container)
Heisei (1989-2019) or Reiwa (2019-present), contemporary
The irregularly formed miniature box and cover finished inside and out in a rich variety of green and azure glazes, the base, rims, and some of the crevances lacquered a deep red, with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed Oribe urushinuri kōgō, sealed Kō
3 x 3 1/8in (7.6 x 8cm)
Kodai Ujiie blurs vessel and sculpture through improvisational forms that feel creature‑like, muted, and quietly surreal. Rooted in Japanese ceramic tradition yet shaped by experimental glaze and kintsugi‑inspired methods, his works suggest ambiguous utility and animate presence. See less