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Size：5.5 × 4.0 × 2.0 cm
Material：porcelain
Year：2020
Explanation of work（Kaoruko YURA）
The artist wanted to make a three-dimensional netsuke from the curious shape of the amabie while retaining the atmosphere of a painting (two-dimensional), so she referred to the ancient toy paintings of the past.
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Size：4.0 × 4.0 × 2.5 cm
Material：porcelain
Year：2020
Explanation of work（Kaoruko YURA）
The artist referenced an imaginary insect that was thought to cause disease, as described in the ancient book “Harikikigaki” (1568), and created a new type of coronavirus as a disease bug.
1993: Born in Hyogo Prefecture.
2015: Graduates from Musashino Art University (Sculpture)
2018: Graduates from Tajimi-shi Potter Design and Technical Center.
2019: Joins the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo.
With techniques acquired from an art university and a pottery research center, Kaoruko YURA produces ceramic netsuke with a cordial view of creatures and Yōkai. Currently, there are few netsuke artists working in ceramics. We look forward to her future activity.
