Kazuo Yagi – Japanese Art Pottery Flattened Vase with Original Wooden Box (Tomobako) A distinctive Japanese ceramic work by Kazuo Yagi (八木一夫), titled Oshi Bun Henko (欧詩文扁壷), as indicated on the accompanying wooden storage box. This sculptural flattened vase features an elegant, elongated neck and an organically shaped body. Its understated grey-green glaze contrasts beautifully with the natural reddish-brown clay, creating a simple yet striking appearance characteristic of modern Japanese ceramic art. The vase comes with its wooden storage box (tomobako), bearing handwritten Japanese calligraphy. Details Artist: Kazuo Yagi (八木一夫) Title: Oshi Bun Henko (欧詩文扁壷) Type: Japanese art pottery / flattened vase Material: Ceramic Box: Wooden storage box included Dimensions and Weight Vase: Height: approx. 26 cm (10.2 in) Width: approx. 17.5 cm (6.9 in) Depth: approx. 2.5 cm at the narrower section Base dimensions: approx. 7 cm Weight: 729 g Wooden Box: Dimensions: approx. 21.5 × 10 × 30.5 cm (8.5 × 3.9 × 12 in) Please note the following condition issues: The rim has a crack and visible signs of previous repair. There is one small area on the bottom that appears to be cracked. Apart from these issues, there are no other noticeable scratches or stains. Please examine all photographs carefully for a detailed view of the condition, including the damaged and repaired areas. The vase is offered with its accompanying wooden storage box. An interesting piece for collectors of Japanese ceramics and modern Japanese art pottery. Shipment: We ship our items with EMS(Japan Postal Service) or DHL for overseas, Yamato for Japan.