Setting weight This piece weighs 1.75 kg and will be shipped in 100 size. Material pottery Size ・Caliber: 14.5 cm (5.71 in) ・Height: 7.3 cm (2.87 in) ・Depth: 14.5 cm (5.71 in) ・Body weight: 315 g Condition There is no significant damage to the mounting. Remarks Box material: Tomo-Bako. (Box inscription by the artist.) *This piece cannot be shipped with the painting. Please understand beforehand. Other There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase. *There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. *Notes on Shipping 【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】 Due to recent changes in U.S. customs and import regulations, we have been forced to switch to a different shipping carrier exclusively for shipments to the United States. As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries. Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding. (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship by EMS from Japan. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography Kawai Hisashi (1942-2016) Kawai Hisashi was born in Yasugi, Shimane, in 1942. In 1961, he studied under Kawai Kanjiro and Kawai Takeichi at Gojozaka in Kyoto. He became independent in 1981, and in 1984 he established the Sarakodagama kiln in Shiga Prefecture (now Otsu City). He held solo exhibitions at department stores across Japan. He passed away in 2016. His great-uncle was Kawai Kanjiro, a central figure of the Mingei movement.