【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This set of four Mashiko ware modern vases by Jinnai Sakata presents a captivating fusion of sculptural form and functional design. Each piece displays Sakata’s distinctive approach to clay, with rhythmic textures and abstract, architectural silhouettes that highlight the expressive nature of the material. The collection includes cylindrical, conical, and cubic forms in earthy tones of black, grey, and reddish-brown, evoking natural landscapes and geological formations. One of the four pieces is a wall vase with a hanging cord. Mashiko ware (Mashiko-yaki), internationally known through the Mingei folk craft movement and the works of Shoji Hamada, has been produced in Tochigi Prefecture since the late Edo period. It is admired for its earthy warmth, generous thickness, and tactile surface. Sakata reinterprets this tradition through contemporary forms that can serve both as vases and as stand-alone art objects. Jinnai Sakata, who studied under Shoji Kamoda and established his own kiln in Mashiko in 1966, is widely recognised for his innovative experimentation with ceramics, glass, and design. His works have been exhibited extensively in Japan and abroad. The tallest vase has a small structural opening that causes water to leak from the side if filled too high. The brown vase shows a small chip on the rim, along with minor blemishes and signs of use consistent with age. The wall vase has a hairline crack on the rim. Natural irregularities, surface texture variations, and kiln marks are visible and form part of the artist’s intended expression. Overall, good used condition. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions of Brown Vase: approx. H 13.5 cm W 10 cm D 8 cm Dimensions of Tallest Vase: approx. H 25.8 cm W 6.5 cm D 8.7 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!