Amethyst vase with peacock feather lid. This piece is characterized by its beautiful amethyst color and crystal pattern. This vase features striking turquoise crystals against a beautiful purple background. The history of peacock ware dates back to 1947, when Matsuyama Gaei I (1916-1963), who traveled to mainland China after the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, returned to Japan and built a kiln in Tominaga, Tatsuno Town, Hyogo Prefecture, where he began producing pottery under the name "Tatsuno ware." The artist is Matsuyama Akiteru. Today, there are only a few peacock ware artists left, making this an extremely rare piece. The color and crystal spots are the result of kiln changes and are unique to each piece. This is a special pattern that is one of a kind in the world. SIZE H18cm W16cm Weight 1050g