This is a flower vase of Narumi Oribe 鳴海織部 made by Hasegawa Yoshinaga 長谷川義永 of Nagayama kiln 永山窯. The vase features grapes depicted on it, with grape-shaped handles on both sides. Nagayama Kiln specializes in Oribe ware and is located in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, which is a production area for Mino ware. They handcraft tableware, flower vases, and ornaments, mainly focusing on traditional Ki-Seto and Oribe styles. The artist, who has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition and the Gifu Prefectural Art Exhibition, creates works that have received acclaim. Oribe ware: Named after Furuta Oribe, a disciple of Sen no Rikyu who adorned the Momoyama culture, Oribe ware is pottery characterized by its deep green glaze, favored by Furuta Oribe, and its distinctive geometrically patterned decorations reflecting rich creativity. Depending on the artistic style, it is known by various names such as "Kuro-Oribe" (Black Oribe), "Ao-Oribe" (Blue Oribe), and "So-Oribe" (General Oribe), each with its own unique features. Vase size Top Diameter 7.0 cm Bottom Diameter 7.4 cm Center Diameter 15.5 cm Height 24.0 cm Weight 1.68 kg Box size Width 18.0 cm Depth 18.0 cm Height 27.5 cm Weight 2.38 kg Condition: The condition is good. It has been stored at home. There is almost no usability. 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. 021822450222