A rare marbled-clay flower vase by Living National Treasure Matsui Kōsei, showing the artist's signature shōretsu technique in a compact, sculptural form. The surface is built from layered clays in soft grey and beige tones, worked in fine diagonal ridges that spiral around the rounded body before narrowing to a small neck. This shōretsu ("cracked pattern") effect was developed by Matsui himself, achieved by combing the clay surface so that fissures form naturally during firing — a technique unique to his practice and instantly recognizable among Japanese ceramic connoisseurs. The result feels both organic and deliberate, with a quiet, weighty presence that rewards close viewing. Works by Matsui Kōsei are held in major public collections, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and the Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum. As he passed away in 2003, this is a finite body of work with no longer any production. 【Artist Profile】 Matsui Kōsei (松井康成) (1927–2003) was a Japanese ceramic artist and Living National Treasure (1993), recognized for his mastery of neriage (marbled clay) and his original shōretsu technique. A priest at Gessō-ji Temple in Kasama, Ibaraki, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese ceramics before developing his signature style, exhibited widely both in Japan and internationally. 【Condition】 Excellent. Minor signs of age commensurate with careful storage. 【Shipping】 Carefully packed and shipped internationally with full tracking for safe delivery. 【※Important Information※】 ※Important Information – Please Read Before Bidding※ Customs duties, VAT, and import clearance fees are not included in the shipping cost and are the responsibility of the buyer. These charges vary depending on your country's import regulations and are beyond the seller's control. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. All items are carefully packed and promptly shipped with tracking to ensure safe delivery. Please bid with confidence