Item Description: This is a contemporary Japanese glass wall vase titled “Glass Décor Kakehanaire” (グラスデコール 掛花生), created by the renowned glass artist Naoto Yokoyama (横山尚人). The piece features a unique oval-shaped cylindrical body made of frosted green glass with colorful speckled patterns and vivid yellow side handles. The vibrant colors appear suspended within the glass, giving the work a dreamy and fantastical feel. A small metal hook is embedded in the back for hanging, making it suitable for wall display. The surface is signed “Naoto” near the bottom, and it comes housed in its original signed wooden tomobako (storage box). This piece is a prime example of Yokoyama’s original concept of “Glass Décor,” which blends function with rich decorative artistry. Size: Height: 17 cm Width: 8 cm Depth: 5 cm Weight: 455 g Artist Profile: Naoto Yokoyama (横山尚人, 1937–) Born in Taipei in 1937, Naoto Yokoyama graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts (Department of Crafts) in 1962. Initially known for industrial design, he won the Good Design Award in 1964. In 1975, he began creating glass art and coined the term “Glass Décor” to describe his unique style characterized by fantastical colorations and decorative expression not typically seen in conventional glassworks. His accolades include the Encouragement Prize at the 1984 Japan Glass Art Exhibition and serving as the head judge for the 8th Contemporary Glass Exhibition in Sanyo-Onoda in 2020. Yokoyama’s work is celebrated for its originality, imagination, and rich aesthetic language. 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.