DESCRIPTION Beautiful shaped ceramic vase. Good condition Item Description: This elegant Ohi ware vase is a creation by Toshiro Ohi, hailing from Kanazawa city and a graduate of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts), where he studied crafts. In 1987, he succeeded as the tenth generation Chozaemon Ohi, embracing the rich legacy of the Ohi kiln which dates back to the Edo period. While continuing the traditions of Ohi ware, he also made a name for himself under his own name, Toshiro, with free-form artistic creations. After bestowing the Chozaemon title to his eldest son in 2016, he took on the name Ohi Toya-sai to continue his artistic endeavors. A recipient of cultural honors, Toshiro Ohi was awarded the Order of Culture in 2011 and recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit in 2004. Size: Height: 22.0 cm Mouth Diameter: 2.5 cm Body Diameter: 6.3 cm Base Diameter: 8.0 cm Artist Profile: Toshiro Ohi is a luminary in the world of Japanese ceramics, known for his work in Ohi ware. A graduate of the prestigious Tokyo School of Fine Arts, he succeeded the Chozaemon name, becoming the tenth to bear it and has preserved the esteemed Ohi kiln's centuries-old craft. He is celebrated for his innovative and free-form works under his own name while also maintaining the traditional practices of his family's kiln. His contributions to the arts have earned him significant cultural recognition and awards. 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.