Item Description This is a Bizen ware vase. The artist is Yamamoto Yuichi (born 1935), a ceramicist from Inbe, Okayama Prefecture. It has a slender, gently tapering form with a rounded square cross-section. Natural kiln effects (yōhen) appear on the unglazed clay surface. The piece transitions from a warm orange-brown at the base to deep brown and olive-toned scenery across the shoulder and neck, with fine vertical striations and small ash-like granules adding character to the surface. A seal mark can be found on the base. The interior exposes a reddish clay body with visible wheel marks. Artist Profile Yamamoto Yuichi was born in 1935 in Inbe, Bizen City. He is the eldest son of Yamamoto Tōshū, a Living National Treasure. He began studying ceramics under his father in 1959 and became independent in 1962. He became a full member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1967 and was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture in 1996. He has received a number of awards, including the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in 1981 and the Blue Ribbon Medal (Konjushōshō) in 1998. His works are held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia; in 1999, the Musée National de Céramique in Sèvres, France, acquired one piece, and the Imperial Household Agency purchased two pieces. His works are also regularly offered at international auctions, including Bonhams. Dimensions Height: 25 cm Width: 8.5 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Weight 882 g Condition In good condition. No chips are visible to the naked eye; the surface displays natural kiln effects and fine vertical striations that occurred during the making and firing process. Additional Information Material: Bizen ware (unglazed stoneware) Origin: Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Artist: Yamamoto Yuichi Seal mark: Seal mark present on the base 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.