Artist / Maker: Tachikichi (Kyoto Pottery) Beautifully clear blue This is an elegant celadon vase from Tachikichi, a venerable name in Kyoto ceramics with a long history of producing refined ware grounded in traditional Japanese craft. The piece is titled “Nine-Layer Celadon”, and is especially admired for its beautiful celadon glaze and richly textured surface. The soft, jade-like celadon (seiji) glaze evokes a calm, timeless elegance — a hue long cherished in East Asian ceramics for its resemblance to jade and its serene visual depth. Included with the vase is its original wooden tomobako (storage box), indicating careful preservation and adding to its appeal for collectors. The presence of the box enhances the piece’s authenticity and collectible value, making it suitable both as a refined display object and as an exquisite gift for connoisseurs of traditional Japanese ceramics. The balanced silhouette, tranquil celadon color, intricate ice-crackle pattern, and poetic title together make this vase a harmonious fusion of craftsmanship and aesthetic depth, perfect for interior décor or a curated collection of Japanese ceramics. “Kokujū Celadon” and “Ice-Crackle Crazing” Kokujū Celadon refers to a refined type of celadon-glazed ceramic distinguished by its serene, jade-like surface and subtle depth of color. Celadon (青磁, seiji in Japanese) has long been celebrated in East Asian ceramics for its translucent green or bluish-green glaze that evokes the beauty of natural jade and a tranquil, refined aesthetic. While celadon traditions span many regions and historical periods, the term here suggests a high-quality celadon style valued for even glaze application and elegant visual harmony. About Celadon (青磁) Celadon glaze is achieved by applying an iron-rich glaze to a porcelain or stoneware body and then firing it in a reduction atmosphere (a kiln environment with limited oxygen). This process yields the characteristic soft green-blue color reminiscent of jade and embodies timeless aesthetic values in Japanese and Chinese ceramics — subtle, calm, and versatile in interpretation. Celadon pieces are prized for how they reflect light softly across their surfaces, creating a sense of quiet beauty and depth that enriches both functional use and artistic appreciation. What “Ice-Crackle Crazing” (Hyōretsu Kannyū) Means Ice-crackle crazing refers to a distinctive pattern of fine glaze cracks that appear intentionally on the surface of a ceramic piece. These cracks are called 氷裂貫入 (hyōretsu kannyū) in Japanese, literally meaning “ice-crack penetration,” because the network of fine lines resembles the delicate fractures seen in cracked ice. This pattern develops due to subtle differences in how the clay body and the glaze expand and contract during the cooling process after firing. Because the glaze cools and contracts at a slightly different rate than the clay beneath, tiny fissures form — not as flaws but as deliberately embraced aesthetic features. Ice-crackle crazing has been appreciated in ceramic traditions for centuries, and potters often give poetic names to different crazing patterns based on their appearance. It’s considered an expression of natural beauty and imperfection — a hallmark of ceramic surfaces that celebrates texture and visual complexity rather than uniform smoothness. Aesthetic and Cultural Significance When combined with celadon glaze, ice-crackle crazing enhances the visual allure of the piece. The serene celadon color contrasts with the intricate web of fine lines, creating a dynamic surface that interacts with light and shadow. This interplay invites closer viewing and adds textural richness and depth to the glaze, making the ceramic both visually compelling and tactilely interesting. In the context of traditional Japanese ceramics, such surface qualities resonate with an appreciation of natural variation, imperfection, and quiet elegance — central themes in East Asian aesthetic philosophy. Shipping from Japan with Tracking Number & Insurance. I promise fast shipping via FedEx or DHL as soon as possible! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.