Rare! Extra-Large porcelain Vase designed with beautiful flowers, grass, plants and birds on this unique porcelain vase made by Fujii Shumei 藤井朱明 (1936-2017). Artist: Fujii Shumei藤井朱明(signed by the artist on the bottom) Name of this vase: Nishiki karakusa kachō e錦唐草花鳥絵(Vase with Nishiki arabesque flowers and birds) Sold with signed and sealed tomobako. Fujii Shumei was a notable Arita porcelain artist known for his innovative "Leaf Technique." He used actual leaves as stencils to apply dye to porcelain, creating detailed and realistic depictions of trees and forests. He grew up in Arita, a town known for its porcelain production, and was a descendant of an Arita porcelain family. Height: 60 cm Diameter: 30 cm Weight of vase: 7.05 kg Weigh of tomobako: 4.1 kg Total weight: 11.15 kg Very good condition, there are signs of wear from age and normal use, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.