This celadon vase, a sky-blue glaze, is a representative work of Morino Yoshimitsu, a legendary figure in Japanese ceramics during the Showa era. Behind it lies a history of ceramic art inheritance and aesthetic innovation spanning half a century. Morino Yoshimitsu, born in 1899 (real name Morino Yoshiichiro), did not initially specialize in ceramics but instead focused on painting. In 1921, he graduated from the Japanese Painting Department of the Kyoto School of Painting, and his works were selected for the prestigious Imperial Exhibition, laying the aesthetic foundation for his later ceramic creations. In 1923, a special issue on Joseon Dynasty ceramics in the magazine *Shirakaba* completely changed his artistic trajectory: the elegant texture, minimalist shapes, and restrained glazes of Joseon celadon allowed him to glimpse another profound realm of ceramic art, leading him to resolutely embark on a path of ceramic creation. In the field of ceramics, Yoshimitsu Morino was fortunate enough to become a disciple of Shimizu Rokuwa, a master of Kyo-yaki, becoming a fellow student of the sixth generation of Shimizu Rokubei. Kyo-yaki, as a traditional Japanese ceramic school, is renowned for its delicate porcelain-making techniques and designs that resonate with everyday life, and the Shimizu Rokuwa lineage is a mainstay of the Kyo-yaki tradition. Under his mentor's tutelage, Morino systematically mastered the techniques of Kyo-yaki preparation, glazing, and firing, while simultaneously incorporating his own artistic aesthetics and the rustic charm of Joseon Dynasty celadon, gradually developing a unique style of celadon. From the late Taisho era to the Showa era, Morino's ceramic career spanned the golden age of modern Japanese ceramics. With his exquisite skills and unique aesthetic sense, he not only participated in numerous top-tier Japanese art exhibitions, such as Nichiten, but was also invited to serve as a judge for Nichiten, becoming a recognized authority in the industry. In 1962, he won the Japan Art Academy Award—an award bestowed upon only 17 people in all of Japan, representing the highest honor in the ceramics world. Subsequently, he was awarded the title of Kyoto Cultural Laborer, the Medal with Blue Ribbon, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class. These honors affirmed his artistic achievements and confirmed his important position in the history of Japanese ceramics. This sky-blue celadon vase is a culmination of Morino Yoshimitsu's artistic skill: it inherits the elegant style of Joseon Dynasty celadon, incorporates the meticulous craftsmanship of Kyoto ware, and is crafted from a painter's perspective in terms of form and glaze. The warm, jade-like sky-blue glaze represents Morino Yoshimitsu's ultimate exploration of celadon glaze color matching; the smooth interior and elegant, simple shape showcase his Japanese aesthetic pursuit of "usefulness in uselessness"—suitable for flower arranging and display, yet also worthy of appreciation as a standalone work of art, perfectly interpreting the era's characteristic of "fusion of tradition and modernity" in Showa-era ceramics. As a posthumous work of the renowned artist who passed away in 1987, this vase is not only a ceramic artwork but also tangible evidence of the development of modern Japanese celadon, witnessing the transformation of a painter into a ceramic master, and bearing the historical imprint of the collision between Kyoto ware techniques and Joseon Dynasty celadon aesthetics.