DESCRIPTION Beautiful shaped ceramic vase. Good condition Item Description: This striking piece is a black ceramic vase, with a mesmerizing glaze that captures the essence of modern Japanese ceramics. The play of light on the lustrous black surface accentuates the elegant curves and lines of the vase, while the textural contrast adds a tactile quality to its visual depth. The creator, Kamei Masaru, is an esteemed artist whose work has been widely recognized and awarded, as detailed in the artist profile section. The photos provided show various perspectives of the vase, highlighting its sophisticated form and the signature of the artist, affirming its authenticity. Size: Height: 34 cm Width: 26.5 cm Depth: 20 cm Artist Profile: Kamei Masaru is a highly acclaimed figure in the realm of modern craft arts in Japan. His distinguished career includes accolades such as the Contemporary Crafts Prize at the Japan Modern Craft Art Exhibition in 1967, and the Foreign Minister's Award in 1974. He has been honored with the Prime Minister's Award in 1994, the Minister of Education Award in 2000, and the Governor of Aichi Prefecture Award in recognition of his contributions to education and culture. Internationally, he was awarded the China-Japan Grand Prize at the 1st China-Japan International Pottery Exhibition in 1973, and his works have been featured in Germany. A prominent member of the Japan Art Exhibition (Nitten) and director of the Modern Craft Artists Association, his legacy in the Japanese art community is profound, culminating in the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in 2012. 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.