This is a Banko-yaki vase by Yamada Touka from Touka Kiln. The surface of the vase, based on white, has fine irregularities. Additionally, there are tiny air bubbles within the irregularities, making it a very artistic creation. It's difficult to tell from the photo, but the texture also feels very nice to the touch. On the front, flower patterns using red, blue, yellow, and green are hand-painted. While Japan has many kilns and numerous artistic vases, ones like this are extremely rare. It's a vase with such a good atmosphere that you'll surely fall in love with it at first sight. Yamada Touka is a Nitten artist based in Yokkaichi City. Yamada Touka received the grand prize at the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition and was invited to exhibit at the Asahi Shimbun Art Forest Museum's "Tomorrow's Open New Craft Exhibition" in 1986. Vase size Width 21.5 cm Depth 21.5 cm Height 26.0 cm Weight 3600 g Box size Width 24.0 cm Depth 23.5 cm Height 31.9 cm Weight 4900 g Condition: The condition is good. It has been stored at home. There is almost no usability. The center of the blue flower appears to have some slight chipping, but it's unclear whether this was present from the original state or not, as we don't know its condition when it was made. Please take a look as I have posted many photos. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 030921000405