Item Description: This exquisite flower vase is a refined work by 中村恵美子 Nakamura Emiko (1936-), a distinguished ceramic artist from the renowned Korean Seiroku Kiln. As the eldest daughter of the white porcelain master Nakamura Seiroku, she continues the exceptional legacy of her family's pottery tradition in Arita. The vase features a striking composition of pure white porcelain harmoniously combined with deep indigo decoration created through the washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) technique. The flowing linear patterns and dotted accents are applied using gosu (cobalt) pigment through Japanese paper, creating a softer, more organic aesthetic compared to traditional hand-painted sometsuke (underglaze blue). The elegant ovoid form with its gently narrowing neck demonstrates masterful wheel-throwing technique, while the crisp white porcelain body provides a luminous canvas for the serene blue decoration. Nakamura Emiko's work is celebrated for combining the refinement and grace of traditional Arita white porcelain with the gentle, feminine sensibility evident in her paper-dyeing technique. Her pieces have been selected for numerous prestigious exhibitions, including multiple selections for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and awards at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition. This piece comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), confirming its authenticity and provenance. The vase is in excellent condition, making it a sophisticated addition to any collection of contemporary Japanese ceramics or as an elegant vessel for flower arrangement. Size Height: 21 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 14 cm Weight: 710 g Condition Excellent condition with no damage. The piece retains its original beauty and refined surface quality. Artist Profile 中村恵美子 Nakamura Emiko (1936-) is a distinguished ceramic artist working at the Korean Seiroku Kiln in Arita, Saga Prefecture. As the eldest daughter of the white porcelain master Nakamura Seiroku, she inherited a profound understanding of traditional Arita pottery techniques and continues to develop her own distinctive artistic voice. Nakamura specializes in harmonizing pure white porcelain with indigo decoration applied through the washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) technique, which creates a softer, more organic quality compared to traditional hand-painted decoration. Her work is characterized by disciplined forms and graceful decorative patterns that convey both gentleness and refined elegance. She has achieved significant recognition throughout her career, with multiple selections to the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and awards including the Yomiuri Shimbun Prize and Ceramic Industry Times Prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition. Nakamura continues to create works that honor the heritage of Arita white porcelain while expressing a contemporary feminine aesthetic that resonates with collectors and tea ceremony practitioners alike. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.