Item Description 的野求 Matono Motomu（1945–） This commanding Bizen-ware yakishime tall-neck vase (nagatosubo) was hand-crafted by Matono Motomu, a celebrated mid-career Bizen potter who trained under Fujiwara Ken, an Intangible Cultural Asset of Okayama Prefecture. Executed in the yakishime (unglazed, high-fired) tradition that has defined Bizen ceramics for over a thousand years, this elongated vessel displays the raw, natural beauty that is the hallmark of authentic Bizen ware. The surface is adorned with carved textural relief (monbori), creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow across the deep, earthy tones born from the kiln's natural fire. The bold, elongated neck rises with dignified presence above a rounded body, lending the piece a sculptural quality equally at home in contemporary interiors and traditional Japanese settings. Acquired directly at a solo exhibition, this piece comes with its original wooden storage box (tomobako) and the artist's booklet (shiori), confirming its full provenance. Size Height: 25.5 cm Width (mouth diameter): 18 cm Depth (body diameter): 18 cm Weight 2,817 g / 2.817 kg Condition This piece is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or significant scratches; comes with the original artist's wooden box (tomobako) and booklet (shiori). Artist Profile Matono Motomu (的野求) was born in 1945 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, the heartland of Bizen-ware ceramics. He trained under Fujiwara Ken, a designated Intangible Cultural Asset of Okayama Prefecture, before establishing his own kiln, the Yūdachiju-gama (夕立受窯), in 1973. Recognised as a mid-level yet highly popular Bizen artist, Matono earned multiple awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dentō Kōgei-ten) and held solo exhibitions across Japan. His work is distinguished by its vigorous, unglazed surface textures and confident, sculptural forms rooted in the ancient yakishime tradition. 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.