Item Description: This exquisite crane-neck vase showcases the masterful artistry of Fujii Kinsai (藤井錦彩 Fujii Kinsai, b.1976), a distinguished contemporary ceramic artist from Arita, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. The vase features a classic sometsuke (underglaze blue) decoration enhanced with luxurious gold accents in the traditional karakusa arabesque pattern, demonstrating the perfect harmony between Arita's 400-year heritage and modern sensibility. The elegant elongated neck form, known as tsurukubi or crane-neck, represents a timeless silhouette in Japanese ceramic art, ideal for displaying single stems or minimal floral arrangements. The cobalt blue arabesque scrollwork flows gracefully across the white porcelain surface, accented with delicate gold embellishments that catch and reflect light beautifully. This sophisticated color palette of indigo blue and gold has been treasured in Japanese aesthetics for centuries and continues to captivate collectors worldwide. Fujii Kinsai trained under Living National Treasure Inoue Manji and has developed a distinctive style that combines traditional Arita techniques with innovative use of gold and platinum glazes. His works are collected internationally, with pieces held in prestigious institutions including the British Museum. Each piece is entirely handcrafted using traditional potter's wheel techniques and hand-painted, making every vase a unique work of art. This vase is in excellent preserved condition, perfect for collectors of Japanese ceramics, admirers of Arita porcelain, or anyone seeking an elegant decorative accent with cultural significance. Size Height: 31 cm Width: 20 cm Depth: 20 cm Weight: 1,327 g / 1.3 kg Condition Excellent preserved condition with no notable damages. Minor traces of age and storage consistent with careful preservation. Artist Profile Fujii Kinsai (藤井錦彩, b.1976) is a highly accomplished contemporary ceramic artist born in Arita, Saga Prefecture, the historic birthplace of Japanese porcelain. He trained under Living National Treasure Inoue Manji, as well as masters Kawahara Tomeo and Kanetake Shizen, inheriting the profound traditions of Arita ware while developing his own distinctive artistic vision. Kinsai is renowned for his innovative use of gold and platinum glazes combined with traditional sometsuke and nishikide techniques, creating works that seamlessly blend classical elegance with modern sophistication. His pieces have been featured in solo exhibitions at prestigious department stores and galleries throughout Japan, and his works are held in notable collections worldwide, including the British Museum in London. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted using traditional methods including hand-throwing on the potter's wheel and hand-painting, followed by multiple firings. His dedication to "beauty through function" and the harmony of traditional and contemporary aesthetics has earned him recognition as one of the leading ceramic artists working in Arita today. His works have received numerous awards at major exhibitions and continue to be sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of fine Japanese ceramics. 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. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.