【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. We strongly recommend checking with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying. Prompt payment of these fees ensures timely delivery. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). Upon request, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We kindly ask for your patience and the opportunity to rectify the issue. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This striking vase, titled “Silence” (黙), is a Showa period Kyoto ware (Kyo-yaki) creation by Kawano Eiichi, a renowned contemporary ceramic artist celebrated for his sophisticated glazing techniques and sculptural forms. The piece features a matte black surface adorned with irregular gold accents, evoking the quiet beauty of nature and the meditative spirit embodied in its title. The organic, asymmetrical form recalls a natural stone, harmonising contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. Kawano Eiichi was born in Osaka in 1943. He first exhibited at the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) in 1973 and studied under the sixth generation Kiyomizu Rokubei in 1974. Among his numerous awards are the Kyoto Mayor’s Prize (1977 and 1988), the Nitten Special Selection (1978 and 2001), the Grand Prize at the Fletcher International Ceramics Competition in New Zealand (1990), the Shumei Culture Prize (1996), and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the Japan Industrial Arts Exhibition (2002). He later served as a Nitten judge (2006 and 2010) and received the Nitten Member Award in 2011. Kawano is a member of Nitten, Executive Director of the Japan Industrial Arts Association, and Professor at Nara University of the Arts. The wooden box bears the inscription “Black and Gold Glazed Vase ‘Silence’” along with the artist’s signature and seal. The accompanying cloth is also stamped with his seal. Good used condition with minor blemishes. Please check the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 18 cm W 17.5 cm D 15.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!