Free-Placement Cube Vase Set – Infinite Ways to Display a Single Flower by Mitsuru Imai This set of five cube-shaped single-stem vases is an art piece created by ceramic artist Mitsuru Imai, blending playful creativity with refined form. Each cube features trimmed corners, giving it a unique design that reveals a new expression no matter which side is placed on top or which direction it faces. Stack them, line them up, rotate them to create rhythm— the combinations of these five pieces are truly limitless. You can freely arrange them to suit your mood or the flowers you wish to display. The matte texture, striking blue-and-white contrast, and touches of gold add a refined accent, bringing an elegant atmosphere to any space. With just a single seasonal flower, each piece stands like a sculptural object. Perfect for your home décor or as a special, artistic gift. Brand new / Unused condition Size: Large – Approx. 6 cm per side / Weight: Approx. 264 g Medium – Approx. 5 cm per side / Weight: Approx. 150 g Small – Approx. 3.5 cm per side / Weight: Approx. 74 g Pottery Career – Mitsuru Imai 今井 満 1947 (Showa 22) Born in Shigaraki as the fifth-generation successor to Master Craftsman Shigesaku Imai, whose lineage dates back to the Ansei era (Edo period). 1965 (Showa 40) Graduated from the Design Department of Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki Technical High School. 1969 (Showa 44) Built his own kiln and adopted the artist name Manzan. 1978 (Showa 53) Selected for the 20th Nichigei Exhibition. 1992 (Heisei 4) Awarded the Kyoto Shimbun Prize at the 61st Shigaraki Ceramic Comprehensive Exhibition. Exhibited at the JC “Shigaraki Clay Works Exhibition” at Seibu Department Store, Ikebukuro, Tokyo. 1995 (Heisei 7) Exhibited at the “Shigaraki High School Ceramic Design Student Works Exhibition (30th Anniversary) – Alumni Joint Exhibition” held at the Shiga Prefectural Museum of Modern Art. Participated in the ’95 Sync Design Exhibition – a collaborative exhibition with the Daimaru Design Office. 2007 (Heisei 19) Awarded the Kyoto Shimbun Prize at the 78th Shigaraki Ceramic Comprehensive Exhibition. Currently active as a ceramic artist. We carefully package our products. 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.