Remarkable Bizen ware - flower vase with creative designs made by Nakamura Rokuro, Artist: Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) He was a ceramic artist born in Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Nicknamed "Roku-san," he was a member of the Japan Crafts Association Chugoku Branch, the Bizen Ware Tomoyukai, and the Traditional Craftsmen's Association. 1945 Studied under Kaneshige Toyo In 1961, he established the Rokuro Kiln and went independent. In 1986, he was certified as a traditional craftsman. His style is simple and full of wildness. The deep scarlet color that appears in the kiln changes on the sticky earthenware of Kannon clay is known as the "Nakamura family scarlet," and has many admirers. His eldest son, Makoto Nakamura, and grandson, Kazuki Nakamura, are also ceramic artists. 1961 (Showa 36): Selected for the Japan Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition 1961-1963: Awarded three consecutive prizes at the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition 1964 (Showa 39): Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition 1965-1972: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition 1972 (Showa 47): Selected for the Third Civilization Exhibition 1986 (Showa 61): Received the Okayama Nichi Nichi Shimbun Award 1989 (Heisei 1): Received the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaf, Seventh Class With inscribed tomobako. Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 24 cm Good condition, there are stains and wear off from using and aging, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.