Item Description This exquisite Kiiei (Radiant Reflection) flower vase is a distinguished work by Goun, representing the celebrated tradition of Kyoto's Kyo-yaki pottery. Created by Gountouen, a prestigious kiln established in Kyoto's Higashiyama district during the early Showa period, this piece exemplifies the refined aesthetics of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramic art. The vase showcases the masterful technique and artistic sensibility characteristic of the Goun lineage. Its elegant form and lustrous surface reflect the kiln's dedication to creating pottery that harmonizes beauty with functionality. The term "Kiiei" (Radiant Reflection) aptly describes the vessel's ability to capture and reflect light, creating a dynamic interplay of luminosity that changes with viewing angles and ambient lighting. This flower vessel comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako), confirming its authenticity and provenance. The piece embodies the traditional values of Kyoto pottery while incorporating the distinctive aesthetic vision developed across three generations of the Goun family. It represents an ideal example of contemporary Kyo-yaki craftsmanship, suitable for both traditional ikebana arrangements and modern floral displays. Size Height: 24 cm Width: 19 cm Depth: 19 cm Weight 2173 g / 2.2 kg Condition The vase is in good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with a pre-owned ceramic piece. Artist Profile Gountouen (Five Cloud Kiln) was established in the early Showa period by the first-generation potter Santaro in Kyoto's Sennyuji area in Higashiyama. The second-generation Masanori (1925-) studied under the sixth-generation Kiyomizu Rokubee and exhibited primarily at Nitten and Nihon Shin-Kogei exhibitions. The current third-generation artist, Kiyonori Maeda (b. 1957), continues the family legacy, creating works that unite traditional Kyo-yaki techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Kiyonori Maeda was born in 1957 in Sennyuji, Kyoto, and after graduating from Doshisha University's Department of Aesthetics and Art History in 1980, he began his ceramic career under his father's guidance. In 1991, he received instruction from Master Seito Kawai, achieving his first Nitten selection that same year. Since then, he has received numerous awards including the Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka Headquarters Prize (1993), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Purchase Award (1996), the Yomiuri Television Prize (1997), and the Nihon Shin-Kogei Prize (2000). As a member of the Nihon Shin-Kogei Renme (Japan New Craft Federation) and a Nitten associate member, Maeda continues to create works that bring vitality to living spaces. His philosophy centers on producing pottery that is both visually beautiful and pleasurable to use, constantly questioning the nature of ceramic beauty while honoring the vision passed down through three generations of the Goun tradition. 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.