Yoshida Minori 吉田美統's Beautiful Kutani Porcelain 九谷焼 Vase - Ceramic, Porcelain - Shōwa period (1926-1989) This Kutani ware vase is truly exquisite. It achieves an elegant beauty by delicately applying gold leaf to a light green base. Minori Yoshida 吉田美統, born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1932, holds the esteemed title of Living National Treasure. His mastery lies in a technique called "yurikinsai 釉裏金彩," which involves using both thin and thick gold leaf to create a sense of depth. Yoshida's skill in handling the extremely thin gold leaf is unparalleled, requiring precision in cutting and application. Following the application of gold leaf, a transparent glaze is added to accentuate the natural brilliance of the gold, ensuring its lasting luster without any discoloration. Yoshida's work embodies a subdued yet dignified beauty, earning high praise as a masterpiece of art both domestically and internationally. Dimensions：24.7 × 13 × 13 cm Good condition, there is partially minor peeling of the gold leaf. Please refer to the images for details. With Original Box. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by 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.