Koiwa Masayo (1917-)


Two dry lacquer flower vasesShowa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-) era, late 20th centuryThe first of abstract curved rectangular form with a comma-shaped opening to the top, the body pierced with a large off-center aperture encircled by wave-like rings billowing out to either side, the base sealed Masayo in red lacquer; the second of irregular rectangular shape, the matte-black sides emulating a flowing stream contrasting with the top and base finished in roiro (mirror-black) lacquer, the off-center top opening set between slightly raised flanges and long horizontal grooves, the base signed Masayo in red lacquerThe first with a wood tomobako storage box inscribed, signed, and sealed by the artist 16 x 20 x 10in (40.4 x 51 x 5.4cm) 14 x 19 1/4 x 6in (35.5 x 49 x 105cm)