【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This contemporary Sekika glaze ceramic hanging vase was created in 1997 by Kazuhiko Satoh (born 1947), a Japanese ceramic artist from Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, known for his distinctive hand-built forms and textured surfaces. Satoh graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) in 1970, completing his postgraduate studies in ceramics in 1972 under the guidance of celebrated masters Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Kōichi. His graduation work received the Salon de Printemps Prize, marking the beginning of a career that has included numerous solo and group exhibitions in Japan and abroad. This piece belongs to his expressive sculptural works and features a rough, stone-like textured surface with contrasting bands of colour. “Sekka” literally means stone-transformation. The form has an architectural, geometric presence, designed as a wall-mounted vessel. A hanging metal fitting is attached to the back, and the lower section bears the impressed mark “Satoh 1997.” The original wooden storage box includes the hand-written title and signature with seal. The accompanying cloth also bears the artist’s seal. Minor signs of use are present, and the wooden storage box shows some light staining. It remains in good used condition overall. Please review the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 15.5 cm W 11.5 cm D 5.3 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!