Karatsu 唐津 vase with original box - Porcelain - Nakazato Fumiko 中里文子 - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989) Artist: Nakazato Fumiko 中里文子 A popular female Karatsu ware artist. Studied under Manji Inoue, who is a Living National Treasure. Former teacher and a master of the Urasenke tea school. Her top disciple is 三輪廉浩 Miwa Yasuhiro, a popular contemporary Karatsu ware artist. Karatsu ware 唐津焼 It is a traditional craft that has been made since the 16th century, and various types are produced, starting with tea pottery. The characteristic of Karatsu ware is its rustic yet refined quality that evokes the feel of earth. It is highly valued in the tea ceremony as a representative vessel, referred to as '1 Raku, 2 Hagi, 3 Karatsu'. Very good condition. Please check pictures. Material: Porcelain Size Vase: 16.5 x 15 x 15cm We will ship it with insurance and tracking by airmail. We will try our best to dispatch it as soon as possible. However, the delivery days may be delayed depending on the current postal situations. --About the tariff-- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/ buying. In some European countries, there is an occasional double payment of VAT. If this happens, please contact catawiki or Customs. We can't do anything about it. We appreciate your kind understandings.