Item Description This exceptional hand-carved wooden flower vase showcases the extraordinary beauty of rare figured wood, featuring magnificent tamamoku (burl figure) and awamoku (bubble figure) grain patterns. The piece bears the intriguing English title "A BIRD IN THE BUSH" along with an artist's signature, suggesting a sophisticated artistic vision behind this masterful creation. The vase has been meticulously hollowed out (kurinuki technique) from a single piece of premium hardwood, possibly zelkova (keyaki) or a similar precious timber. The natural wood grain displays spectacular circular patterns characteristic of highly-prized burl wood, which only appears in trees of exceptional age and under specific growing conditions. These mesmerizing grain patterns resemble concentric circles and bubble-like formations that shimmer and shift as light plays across the surface. The craftsmanship demonstrates exceptional skill in both carving and wood selection. The artist has masterfully preserved the organic form while creating a functional vessel with elegant proportions. The openwork (sukashi-zaiku) detailing and the careful execution of the hollowing process reveal years of dedicated training in traditional Japanese woodworking techniques. Such figured wood is extraordinarily rare - experts estimate that burl grain appears in only one tree out of every 100,000, making this piece not only a functional art object but also a natural treasure. The warm, organic presence of this vase would enhance any interior space, whether used for ikebana flower arrangement or displayed as a sculptural objet d'art. Size Height: 13 cm Width: 37 cm Depth: 33 cm Weight 854 g Condition Generally good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear. Some light surface scratches and small imperfections consistent with age and previous display use. Artist Profile Artist information unavailable. The work bears a signature and the English title "A BIRD IN THE BUSH," suggesting a skilled Japanese woodworker with international artistic sensibilities, though specific details about the artist remain unknown. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.