Item Description This is a 3-piece set of Japanese ceramics: two works by the Nitten ceramic artist 藤井朱明 Fujii Shumei (1936-2017) and one Iro-Nabeshima style medium plate. 1. Fujii Shumei long-necked vase (tsurukubi hanaire). A slender white porcelain neck rises from a rounded body. The lower body is painted in graded underglaze blue with a snow-capped mountain range above a dense forest, with soft horizontal bands of pale blue suggesting sky. The underside of the body carries a overlapping leaf-vein pattern in blue. An incised signature is visible inside the foot ring. The glaze is glossy and even. 2. Fujii Shumei tenmoku tea bowl (tenmoku ha-chawan), a matcha bowl for the tea ceremony. It has a wide, flared form and a dark brown tenmoku glaze with fine pale speckling. The foot area shows a golden-brown tone. The bowl does not come with a signed wooden box (tomobako). 3. Iro-Nabeshima style medium plate from Rozan-gama (ろざんがま). It is a white porcelain plate with a lobed rim. The interior is decorated with round medallions of blue waves, bamboo and flowers in overglaze enamel colours, in the manner of Nabeshima ware. Together the pieces offer a vase, a tea bowl and a plate for display or tea-ceremony use. Artist Profile Fujii Shumei (1936-2017) was a Japanese ceramic artist born in Arita, Saga Prefecture, into a family that had been involved in pottery since the Edo period. He began his ceramic career at fifteen and made his Nitten debut in 1962 with "Kanryu" (Cold Stream). He was selected for the Nitten a total of 15 times. He became independent as a nishikizuke (overglaze enamel) craftsman in 1963 and opened his own kiln, Shumeigama, in 1974. His awards include prizes at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Minister of Education Prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, the Japan New Crafts Award, and the Saga Prefecture Arts and Culture Award (1994). He developed a signature "tree leaf technique", pressing young leaves onto unglazed ceramic so that their veins are imprinted, and used it to depict mountain landscapes inspired by the scenery around Arita. His works are held in public collections including the British Museum, and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs purchased his works on six occasions. 〇he Signature "Tree Leaf" Technique by Shumei Fujii "A hallmark of Shumei Fujii’s artistic innovation is his unique 'tree leaf technique'. By pressing fresh young leaves directly onto the unglazed ceramic surface before firing, their natural organic veins are delicately and permanently imprinted into the clay. This masterful technique allows him to capture the serene beauty of the natural landscapes surrounding Arita, blending the rustic warmth of earth with refined ceramic artistry." 〇The Medallion Motifs of the Iro-Nabeshima Style Plate "The medium plate, crafted in the exquisite tradition of Iro-Nabeshima (Nabeshima ware) from Rozan-gama, features a sophisticated lobed rim and a meticulously painted interior. The design showcases traditional medallions (waku-e) enclosing graceful motifs of blue waves, delicate bamboo, and blooming seasonal flowers rendered in vibrant overglaze enamel colors. This classical composition reflects the high-precision aesthetics and refined elegance historically produced for the Japanese shogunate. Size Vase (Fujii Shumei) Height: 29 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 13 cm Tea bowl (Fujii Shumei) Height: 6 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 17 cm Plate (Iro-Nabeshima style, Rozan-gama) Height: 4.5 cm Width: 15.5 cm Depth: 15.5 cm Weight Vase: 1194 g Tea bowl: 405 g Plate: 224 g Condition Based on visual inspection of the photographs, all three pieces appear to be in good condition, with no cracks or chips visible. Please review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Additional Information Origin: Japan. Vase and plate: porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration respectively. Vase: incised signature on the base. Tea bowl: no signed wooden box included. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. 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