Artist / Maker: Tachikichi (Kyoto Pottery) Beautifully clear green This is an elegant celadon vase from Tachikichi, a venerable name in Kyoto ceramics with a long history of producing refined ware grounded in traditional Japanese craft. The piece is especially admired for its beautiful celadon glaze and richly textured surface. The soft, jade-like celadon (seiji) glaze evokes a calm, timeless elegance — a hue long cherished in East Asian ceramics for its resemblance to jade and its serene visual depth. Included with the vase is its original wooden tomobako (storage box), indicating careful preservation and adding to its appeal for collectors. The presence of the box enhances the piece’s authenticity and collectible value, making it suitable both as a refined display object and as an exquisite gift for connoisseurs of traditional Japanese ceramics. The balanced silhouette, tranquil celadon color, intricate ice-crackle pattern, and poetic title together make this vase a harmonious fusion of craftsmanship and aesthetic depth, perfect for interior décor or a curated collection of Japanese ceramics. Oribe Tsurukubi (Crane-Neck)” — Explanation and Artistic Context Oribe ware (織部焼 / Oribe-yaki) is a celebrated type of Japanese pottery that emerged in the late 16th to early 17th century during the Momoyama–Edo transition. Named after the tea master Furuta Oribe, this style is famous for its vibrant glazes, expressive surface design, and innovative aesthetics that broke from earlier, more restrained traditions in Japanese ceramics. A “Tsurukubi” (鶴首) shape — literally “crane’s neck” — refers to a vase form with an elongated, slender neck rising above a rounded body. The name is derived from the graceful, curved silhouette that suggests the elegant posture of a crane’s neck. This shape has been appreciated in Japanese ceramics for centuries as a refined vessel form, especially suitable for floral arrangements and display. What “Oribe Tsurukubi” Means • Oribe Ware: A Japanese ceramic tradition known for green, black, and multicolored glazes with lively surface decoration, often inspired by natural motifs and asymmetric shapes that embody a bold artistic spirit. • Tsurukubi Shape: A vase form with a long, narrow neck and fuller body, evocative of the elegant curve of a crane’s neck — a motif that symbolizes grace and longevity in East Asian culture. Aesthetic Quality and Use An Oribe Tsurukubi vase typically combines: • Expressive glaze effects: Oribe’s signature green tones and sometimes accented with other glazes or natural kiln markings. • Elegant silhouette: The tall neck creates a visually striking form that enhances the presentation of flowers (ikebana) or stands alone as an art object. • Decorative character: The shape and glaze together make the piece as much a decorative art object as a functional vessel. Cultural and Historical Notes The use of the crane motif in vase shape conveys symbolic meaning as well: in Japanese and broader East Asian art, cranes are often associated with longevity, good fortune, and noble spirit — qualities that make the Tsurukubi form especially meaningful in ceramics that might be used in homes, ceremonial contexts, or display collections.hem for additional shipping charges. Shipping from Japan with Tracking Number & Insurance. I promise fast shipping via FedEx or DHL as soon as possible! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.