WADA AKIRA 和田的 (B.1978) A Sculptural Porcelain Chaire (Tea Caddy) Heisei (1989-2019) or Reiwa (2019-present) era, early 21st century A pure white porcelain vessel and cover, the elegant, almost cylindrical form cusped on both sides, signed on the underside Akira; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Hakuji chaire Akira and sealed Akira 3 3/4in (9.5cm) high, with cover Footnotes: Wada Akira works in finely carved white porcelain, creating vessels that verge on sculpture. Using delicate dental tools, he spends hours carving each form, then leaves surfaces matte or lightly glazed to emphasize contour and light. His precise, sculptural porcelains have earned top honors, including the Paramita Ceramic Competition grand prize. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing