Maker: Fujihira Togei "Seibun" (Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu ware, Gojozaka, Kyoto) Title: Kyo-yaki Flower Vase (Hana-ire) — Rounded Jar Form, Hand-Painted Camellia Design over Crackle Glaze, with Original Signed Box and Artist Biography This is a hand-made Kyoto ware (Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki) flower vase bearing the "Seibun" mark of Fujihira Togei, a Kyoto pottery house with over a hundred years of history in Gojozaka, the birthplace of Kiyomizu ware. It has a full, rounded jar form, hand-painted with camellia flowers over a finely crackled glaze, and comes complete with its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and a printed biography of the maker. About the Maker — Fujihira Togei "Seibun" Founded over a century ago in Gojozaka, the historic heart of Kyoto's ceramic district, Fujihira Togei has always pursued refined, original design while preserving the handcrafted warmth of true Kyoto ware. The house carries on the name of its first-generation founder, "Seibun" (SEIBUN), as its brand, now continued into the fourth generation. Working in the very center of Kiyomizu ware production, it specializes in art ceramics — flower vessels, vases, and matcha tea bowls — each hand-made and hand-painted so that every piece is one of a kind. The enclosed biography records a distinguished exhibition history, including the Japan Shinkogei (New Craft) Exhibition and Kyoto craft exhibitions. About the Tradition — Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki Kyoto ware is celebrated for its elegant, painterly decoration and its refined, hand-crafted sensibility, shaped over centuries at the cultural heart of Japan. Kyoto pieces are typically produced in small numbers with hand-painting and careful attention to design, embodying the sophisticated aesthetics of the old capital. About the Design Against a soft ground worked in deep indigo, camellia blossoms are hand-painted in white and red with green foliage, their petals given life by confident brushwork. A gentle crackle (kannyu) runs through the glaze, adding depth and a sense of quiet age to the surface. The generous, spherical body displays the floral painting beautifully from every angle, making the vase both a functional vessel and a decorative work of art. Form & Appeal As a hana-ire (flower vase), the rounded form is well suited to seasonal arrangements, a single branch, or purely decorative display in an entrance, living room, or alcove. It will appeal to admirers of Kyoto ceramics, hand-painted Japanese pottery, and elegant floral design, and makes a refined gift. Condition In wonderful condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, or damage. A beautiful piece. Please review all photos, which form part of the description. Presentation Complete with its original signed tomobako and maker's biography, which document the piece and add to its collectible value. Shipping from Japan with tracking number and insurance. Fast dispatch via FedEx or DHL. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges and are the buyer's responsibility. These are normally collected by the delivering carrier or on pickup — please do not confuse them with additional shipping charges.