Item Description This elegant flower vase is a fine example of Hagi ware created by Wakimoto Genan of Katsusakagama kiln. The piece showcases the distinctive characteristics of traditional Hagi pottery with its gentle, organic form and sophisticated glazing technique. The vase features a beautifully balanced silhouette with a narrow neck that gracefully flares at the rim, transitioning into a gently rounded body. The dual-glaze application creates a striking visual contrast, with milky white glaze flowing over the upper portion while revealing the natural warm clay body below. This technique, known as nagashi-gake, demonstrates the artist's masterful control of the glazing process. The characteristic soft texture of Hagi clay is evident in the piece, displaying the warm beige to pinkish tones that Hagi ware is renowned for. The white glaze exhibits subtle variations in thickness, creating depth and movement across the surface. Small natural variations in the glaze add to the piece's organic beauty and handcrafted appeal. The vase comes with its original signed wooden box, confirming its authenticity and provenance. This type of documentation is highly valued among collectors and adds significantly to the piece's cultural and monetary value. Perfect for ikebana flower arrangements or as a standalone decorative object, this vase embodies the refined aesthetic sensibility of Japanese ceramic art. Its modest size makes it suitable for displaying seasonal flowers in traditional tokonoma alcoves or contemporary interior settings. Size Height: 18.5 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 8 cm Weight 445 g Condition The vase is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or restoration. The piece shows minimal signs of age and has been well preserved. Artist Profile Wakimoto Genan is an accomplished Hagi ware potter working at Katsusakagama kiln in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Like many traditional Hagi potters, Genan continues the centuries-old tradition of creating functional and artistic ceramics using locally sourced clay and traditional firing techniques. Hagi ware, one of Japan's most celebrated pottery traditions, has been produced since the early Edo period and is particularly prized in tea ceremony circles, often ranked second only to Raku ware in the famous saying "First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu." 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.