Hagi is a quaint town situated in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Japan Sea. The history of Hagi, as one of the most famous pottery areas in Japan, originates back in approximately 400 years ago. It was around the same time when the Edo bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by shogun) was established in 1604. The local feudal lord of Hagi area at the time, Terumoto Mouri, had appointed potters in a castle town of Matsumoto (Hagi city in present time) in order to ensure Hagi wares for his personal use and as gifts. Among the other kinds of potteries in Japan, Hagi ware is distinguished for its earthy texture. It is due to the type of the local clay used to create Hagi ware called Kuchi-tsuchi. One may feels a sense of calmness from viewing the softness of clay. Once holding, Hagi ware naturally fits into your hands with its gentle texture. This beautiful vase is 23 cm high, 15 cm wide and the opening on the top is 3 cm wide. Naturally the original box (tomobako) is included