Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase with Unique Flowing Glaze - 26cm An exceptional and highly artistic vintage Japanese studio ceramic flower vase (花瓶 - Kabin / 花入 - Hanaire), beautifully designed with a distinct bottle-necked form and an undulating bulbous base. The black-lacquered underside of the foot rim features a clear, square-impressed artist stamp reading "拓" (Taku). The vase stands out for its remarkably unique and dynamic multi-layered glaze application. The neck and upper body are covered in a sleek, metallic dark plum-brown and iron-black glaze that flows downward into rich, thick organic droplets mimicking natural lava or melting wax. This dark overglaze cascades dramatically over a lower layer of deep forest-green and tenmoku-style glazes, leaving raw, unglazed patches of the smooth, sandy-tan stoneware body exposed on the base and neck. The contrast between the high-gloss, reflective black runs and the textured, matte unglazed ceramic surface provides a stunning, abstract three-dimensional quality from every viewing angle. With a solid weight of over 1.2 kg and a beautifully irregular hand-thrown rim, this one-of-a-kind vessel serves as a magnificent standalone sculpture or a powerful rustic container for Ikebana floral arrangements. - Artisan/Mark: 拓 (Taku) - Item Type: Sculptural Studio Pottery Flower Vase (Hanaire) - Material: Glazed Stoneware / Ceramic - Country of Origin: Japan - Dimensions: 26 cm (Height) x 13 cm (Width) x 13 cm (Depth) - Weight: 1219 g (1.22 kg) - Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The structural integrity is perfect, the colors remain incredibly vibrant, and the flowing glazes display a brilliant mirror-like luster. The unglazed sandy sections and foot rim are clean, displaying standard shelf-aging and minor firing variations traditional to hand-crafted studio pottery. A small protective soft felt pad is attached to the lower outer edge of the foot rim for scratch-free placement. Please check the detailed close-up photographs carefully to appreciate this fine work. [Shipping & Customs Notice] • Shipped from Japan: Please note that this item will be dispatched directly from Japan. Due to international transit and customs inspection, delivery will require additional time to arrive at your destination. • Customs Duties and Taxes: Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other local charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs prior to bidding.