DESCRIPTION Good condition Item Description: This glass vase is an exemplary piece by Ichiya Akira, a glass artist who played a pivotal role in the modern glass craft movement. His bold and elegant use of colors and the masterful technique known as "Yokisai" — the transformation of silver foil into a golden hue through the heat of the kiln — are evident in this stunning creation. The vase, with its swirling blues and greens interspersed with the lustrous gold, captures the fluidity and transient beauty of nature. Size: Height: 34 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: 13.5 cm Artist Profile: Ichiya Akira (1937-2003) was a groundbreaking glass craftsman whose innovative techniques and expressive use of color brought a new dynamism to the field. His "Yokisai" technique, which yielded shimmering golden tones, along with his contributions to glass art, earned him international recognition, including having his work housed at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York in 1982. 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.