EXQUISITE EXAMPLE OF QUALITY CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC ART

Presenting an exceptionally impressive sculptural piece masterfully hand crafted and signed by the widely exhibited Japanese-born Australian ceramic artist, Shoko Mafune.

This delightfully whimsical piece has been hand modelled into the three dimensional shape of a woman's bust, its hollow form enabling this playful sculptural work of art to equally function as a flower pot planter or vase. The charming woman is captured with her hand uplifted to her face, drawing the viewers attention to her engaging eyes. A delightful bird is perched upon the woman's shoulder adding a charming touch of whimsy to the sculpture.

The woman's unglazed ceramic skin is beautifully contrasted with thick, glossy glazes to her ornately decorated clothing and textured hair. The interior is finished in a jade green glaze adding superb depth to the form.

This wonderfully unique artistic piece has a pleasing hand crafted feel and is an absolute delight to behold.

SIZE: This impressive piece stands approx 200mms tall, measures 150mms in length and 125mms in width.

WEIGHT: This piece weighs 1.2 kgs.

CONDITION: This exquisite piece is presented in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, breaks or repairs. This piece has been very well cared for and presents magnificently.

MARKS: This piece is beautifully signed to the lower reverse with the artist's inscribed signature "Shoko".

THE ARTIST: Shoko has been working with clay since she was a child growing up in Japan. With both parents working creatively, her talent with clay was nurtured through study under Japanese pottery masters. Her influences come from having lived in a number of different cultures and countries, merging to create the delightful figures evident today.

• An outstanding addition to any Australian pottery or ceramic art collection
• A wonderfully artistic and unique hand crafted feature for any well designed home
• A perfect gift idea for the discerning admirer of fine quality objects of sheer beauty