Bizen ware vase (single-flower vase) by Bizen ware ceramic artist Makoto Buyo. Artist: Makoto Buyo Born in 1935, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Major Awards: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Encouragement Prize and Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Specifications Size: Approx. 7 cm diameter / Approx. 18 cm height Weight: 368 g Artist’s mark: Present Accessories: Signed tomobako (original wooden box), tomofuku (original cloth with seal) Features Mastery of the potter’s wheel: Clean and precise form without hesitation High-grade Hidasuki: Vivid and powerful orange sash-like patterns Modern design: Fine comb-pattern accents within traditional aesthetics Complete set: Includes original signed box and cloth Artistic Background Bizen ware, with its solid and unadorned texture, matched the aesthetic values of the samurai class and spread rapidly as tea ceremony ware from the Muromachi period through the Sengoku period. Powerful figures such as Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi favored Bizen ware and presented tea utensils as rewards to their retainers, establishing it as a symbol of authority in samurai society. During the Edo period, the Ikeda clan, lords of the Okayama domain, protected and promoted Bizen ware as an official kiln, establishing high technical standards and formality rooted in samurai culture. Practical Characteristics The fine pores purify water and help flowers last longer. The hard, high-fired body develops an increasing natural luster with continued use. Ways to Enjoy As a sculptural object With flowers or herbs Appreciation of aging: the surface gloss deepens over time through handling and water use Shipping: Approximately 3 weeks via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx. Import duties are buyer's responsibility. Important Notice: Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx, depending on the situation. Delivery typically takes approximately 3 weeks. Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs authorities or the shipping carrier may contact you by phone or email to complete customs clearance. Please ensure that you are reachable. If the carrier is unable to contact you, the parcel may be returned to me. In such cases, reshipping will require an additional shipping fee equal to double the original cost. ________________________________________ Combined Shipping Not Available Items cannot be shipped together. If you purchase multiple items from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately. ________________________________________ Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.