NAKASHIMA HARUMI 中島晴美 (B.1950) A Porcelain Kaki (Flower Vase) with Polka Dots in Underglaze Blue Heisei era (1989-2019), 2012 A bulbous flower vase decorated in the artist's signature pattern of blue polka dots diminishing in size toward the mouth, signed underneath Harumi; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Hana no utsuwa Haru with a spiral seal and ink sketch 6 3/4in (17.1cm) high Footnotes: Provenance Yakata Yousai Harumi Nakashima is known both for his biomorphic porcelain sculptures decorated with opulent blue dots and his work as one of the leading teachers at the Tajimi Pottery Design and Technical Center where he has trained and influenced many of Japan's most promising young ceramists, particularly women. He describes his work as a 'battle with clay.' For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing