Fukagawa Seiji Arita Porcelain Flower Vase - Raised Relief Persimmons Design - Signed Corporate Commemorative - 23 cm Description: This is an authentic, beautifully crafted vintage Japanese Arita porcelain flower vase from the world-renowned Fukagawa Seiji (Fukagawa Porcelain) workshop, a purveyor to the Japanese Imperial Household. The vase showcases a magnificent raised relief technique where the vibrant orange persimmon fruits and their tactile calyxes physically project from the vessel surface. This is complemented by the signature radiant "Fukagawa Blue" underglaze cobalt leaves against a smooth, pure white porcelain body. The bottom features the underglaze blue Fuji mountain maker's mark alongside a rare, gilded historical corporate retirement commemorative inscription from the Kyowa Bank Kurume Branch staff. • Brand/Origin: Fukagawa Seiji / Arita Ware (Arita-yaki) • Technique: Hand-painted Overglaze Enamels and Underglaze Cobalt Blue with Raised Relief • Motif: Persimmons (Kaki) - Symbol of good fortune and autumn harvest • Special Inscriptions: Gilded Japanese commemorative text on the base reading "Retirement Memorial - Presented by All Male Staff of Kyowa Bank Kurume Branch" • Dimensions: 19 cm x 19 cm x 23 cm • Weight: 1722 g • Condition: Authentic vintage art porcelain in excellent condition. The porcelain has no chips, cracks, or visible glaze crazing. The enamel pigments and cobalt coloration remain wonderfully vivid and glossy. The gilded inscription on the base is crisp and well-preserved. There may be minor faint shelf dust on the unglazed foot rim as seen in the photographs. Please review all provided close-up images carefully to confirm the exact condition before bidding. [Shipping & Tax Information - Please Read Carefully] • Shipping Location: This item will be securely packed and shipped directly from Japan. • Delivery Time: Because it is dispatched internationally from Japan, please allow additional transit time for the package to arrive at your destination. • Customs & Taxes: Please note that import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other customs clearance charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer.