This Kutani ware vase, crafted by Chōza Yamamoto 山本長左, features Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan, as its motif. The title of the piece is "Reimei 黎明" (Dawn). Limited production of 950 pieces. It also has a tag that says "Official Supplier to the Imperial Household Agency." Meaning of "Reimei 黎明" "Reimei" means: The time when something is about to flourish and begin. The emergence of a new culture or movement. Daybreak or dawn, symbolizing a new beginning. About Chōza Yamamoto Since 1990, when he created imperial ceremonial sake cups bearing the Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Chōza Yamamoto of Myōsen Tōbō has received frequent commissions from the Imperial Household. His works have been used for His Majesty the Emperor’s Enthronement Ceremony, as well as for welcoming foreign dignitaries, including Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Biography of Chōza Yamamoto 1953 – Born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 1990 – Created imperial ceremonial sake cups for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. Designed all Japanese tableware, including lacquerware, for the Enthronement Ceremony. 1991 – Supplied Japanese tableware for the "Kyōen no Gi" (Imperial Banquet Ceremony) at the Imperial Palace. 1992 – Created a commemorative confectionery container for Princess Mako of the Akishino family. 1993 – Created hors d’oeuvre plates used at the wedding banquet of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. 1994 – Certified as a Traditional Kutani Ware Craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. 1995 – Created a commemorative confectionery container for Princess Kako of the Akishino family. 2000 – Commissioned by the Japanese government to create a large white porcelain plate with gold embellishments to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Metric Convention for the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). Kutani-yaki 九谷焼： Kutani is one of the pottery-producing regions known for Kutani-yaki, a type of Japanese ceramics. Kutani-yaki is produced in Ishikawa Prefecture, with Kutani City being particularly renowned as a major center for its production. Kutani-yaki is said to have been first fired in 1655 in Kutani Village, Echizen County, Kaga Province, during the early Edo period. It was commissioned by Maeda Toshitsugu, the lord of Oyamazaki Castle, to Gotō Saizaburō, a potter in his domain. Kutani-yaki is characterized by its richly colored glazes and bold, vigorous painting, distinguishing it from other overglaze enamel ceramics. Height 23.0 cm Center 22.4 cm Top 9.5 cm Bottom 10.0 cm Weight 1810 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There are no chips, cracks, or noticeable damage. There may be minor scratches, stains, or scuffs. Please consider this as a free gift as the box is very fragile and may be damaged during shipping. It was kept at home. Please see the numerous photos for details. 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. 030622070309