This is a striped design flower vase with handle made by Shimizu Rokubei 清水六兵衛 of Rokubei kiln 六兵衛窯. The handle part is made by weaving wooden strings. It's a very rare type of vase with a creative design. It will surely add a distinctive presence to your room. The Rokubei Kiln is a pottery and porcelain manufacturing kiln named after the ceramic artist Shimizu Rokubei. The Rokubei Kiln is a renowned kiln in the Japanese ceramic industry, particularly associated with the ceramic artist Shimizu Rokubei. Shimizu Rokubei was born in 1917 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. He learned pottery from his father and later developed his own style. The Rokubei Kiln was established to produce and sell his works. Shimizu Rokubei is known for his works that blend traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with contemporary aesthetics. His pieces incorporate traditional techniques such as Seto ware and Ki-Seto ware while introducing new approaches and designs. His works are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, with many pieces housed in art museums and private collections. Vase size Width 17.5 cm Depth 15.5 cm Height 17.5 cm Weight 990 g Box size Width 17.6 cm Depth 17.7 cm Height 21.1 cm Condition: The condition is good. It has been stored at home. There is almost no usability. Please take a look as I have posted many photos. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 022122320228