Item Description: This is a magnificent large-scale ceramic vase created by Fujii Katsuun 藤井勝雲, featuring an exquisite sometsuke (blue and white porcelain) design with peony and arabesque patterns. The vase showcases traditional Japanese ceramic artistry with its bold floral motifs of peonies intertwined with flowing karakusa (arabesque) scrollwork, all rendered in the classic underglaze blue technique. The piece demonstrates excellent craftsmanship with its generous proportions and elegant form. The peony, known as the "king of flowers" in East Asian culture, symbolizes prosperity, honor, and good fortune, making this vase not only a stunning decorative piece but also an auspicious object for any collection. Fujii Katsuun is renowned as the foremost master of sometsuke-nishiki (dyed brocade) technique in Arita ware, a traditional Japanese pottery style. His works are distinguished by meticulous hand-painted details, with each brushstroke reflecting extraordinary patience and passion. His magnificent large vessels have been presented to the Royal Family of Oman on two occasions and remain displayed in the royal palace. The same work is listed in the accompanying catalog. This vase comes with a catalog (showing signs of aging and staining) and a replacement box (not original). As a long-term stored piece, it displays natural age-appropriate characteristics including minor scratches, wear, and patina consistent with vintage ceramic works. Size Height: 29 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 38 cm Weight: 6,300 g (6.3 kg) Condition Good condition with age-appropriate wear. Shows minor scratches and surface wear typical of vintage ceramic pieces from long-term storage. Artist Profile Fujii Katsuun 藤井勝雲 is a distinguished Japanese ceramic artist based in Arita, Saga Prefecture, recognized as the foremost master of sometsuke-nishiki (染錦), a traditional technique combining underglaze blue decoration with overglaze polychrome enamels. His works are celebrated for their meticulous hand-painted execution, with each piece requiring extraordinary patience and dedication. Katsuun has exhibited extensively in solo exhibitions and has been selected for numerous prestigious exhibitions including the Saga Prefecture Exhibition and the Western Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. His monumental decorative vessels have been presented to the Royal Family of Oman on two occasions and remain part of the royal collection. His works exemplify the rich heritage of Arita porcelain tradition while showcasing contemporary artistic excellence. 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.