Item Description This is a lobed, melon-shaped ceramic vase by Teraike Toshu (寺池陶秋 Teraike Toshu, 1907-1980), decorated with vertical bands of chrysanthemum motifs rendered in gold and silver overglaze enamel (kinginsai) against a soft celadon-green ground. The body is divided into gently ribbed panels rising to a slender neck and flared rim, a classic form associated with mid-20th century Japanese studio ceramics. Teraike was born in Kanazawa; his given name was Shigeo. He completed training at the Kyoto Ceramic Testing Institute and studied under the ceramicist Kiyomizu Rikuwa. Over the course of his career he was selected for and received awards at the Imperial Fine Arts Exhibition (Teiten), the Bunten, and the Nitten, three of Japan's most prestigious juried art exhibitions. The foot ring bears an impressed signature reading "Toshu saku" (made by Toshu), confirming the piece as his work. The vase is offered together with its original wooden storage box (tomobako), a paper identification tag (shiori), and a yellow wrapping cloth (tomogire), all of which support its provenance. Size Height: 27 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 16 cm Weight 1738 g Condition The vase itself is in overall clean condition with no chips or cracks. A small area of blackening (oxidation) is present within the silver overglaze, visible in the accompanying photographs but not obtrusive to the eye. The wooden tomobako shows light sun toning consistent with age, and the underside of the box lid has a small mark and a spot of soiling. Artist Profile Teraike Toshu (1907-1980) was a Japanese ceramic artist born in Kanazawa; his given name was Shigeo. He completed his training at the Kyoto Municipal Ceramics Research Institute and subsequently studied under Shimizu Rokiwa (清水六和, 1875-1959), the fifth-generation head of the Kiyomizu Rokubei ceramic lineage and a juror for the Teiten's craft division. Through this mentorship, Toshu was active within the circle of Kyoto's official exhibition tradition, and over the course of his career he was selected for and received awards at the Teiten, Bunten, and Nitten, three of Japan's most prestigious juried art exhibitions. He is also known as the father of ceramist Teraike Shizuto (b. 1933), who later established his own reputation as a Nitten-affiliated potter. Additional Information Maker: Teraike Toshu (寺池陶秋), Japan Materials: Glazed stoneware with gold and silver overglaze enamel decoration (kinginsai) Accessories: Original tomobako (wooden box), paper tag (shiori), yellow wrapping cloth (tomogire) Signature: Impressed "Toshu saku" mark on the foot 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.