Hara Kiyoshi 1936 Born in Shimane Prefecture 1954 Began training in pottery in Kyoto for approximately 10 years, studying under Ishiguro Munemaro and Shimizu Uichi, holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties. 1958 First selected for the 5th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 1969 Received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the 9th Japan Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition for his "Tsurigama Jar" Received the Japan Crafts Association Chairman's Award at the 16th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for his "Tsurigama Jar" 1976 Received the Japan Ceramic Society Award 1990 Served as a judge at the 37th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, continuing to serve thereafter 1997 Received the Tokyo Governor's Award at the 44th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for his "Iron-Glazed Large Bowl with Bird Design" 2005 Certified as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "Iron-Glazed Pottery" His "Iron-Glazed Large Vase with Flower and Bird Design" was purchased by the Agency for Cultural Affairs Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette 2008 Appointed Chairman of the Ceramics Division of the Japan Kogei Association 2010 Appointed Vice Chairman of the Japan Kogei Association His works could be found in Shimane Museum of Art, Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, and other museums Measurements: diameter: 20 x 17 cm height: 26 cm Good condition, there could be signs of age and wear from normal use, marks, stains, scratches, rubbing; please, see pictures for actual condition. Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!