Item Description: This is an exquisite Arita porcelain vase titled "Renpo" (Mountain Range) created by the distinguished ceramic artist Maeda Yasuaki. The piece showcases masterful craftsmanship through its sculptural representation of mountain peaks, achieved through Maeda's expertise in kiln-transmutation glazes developed over decades of research. The vase features rich, layered glaze effects that evoke the majesty and depth of natural mountain landscapes, demonstrating the artist's pursuit of both aesthetic beauty and functional excellence in ceramic art. The work comes with its original signed wooden tomobako storage box, confirming its authenticity. The sculptural form captures the essence of Japanese mountain ranges with flowing, organic lines and sophisticated glaze work that creates depth and dimensionality. The piece exemplifies Maeda's signature style of combining pictorial spatial expression with the beauty of traditional craft. This is a significant work by a celebrated Nitten member and Shin-Kogei advisor who has dedicated over 50 years to exhibiting at Nitten, earning numerous prestigious awards including the Minister of Education Award and Saga Prefecture Art and Culture Prize. Size Height: 25 cm Width: 29.5 cm Depth: 29.5 cm Condition Good condition with no notable damage or restoration. The piece displays age-appropriate patina consistent with careful preservation. Artist Profile Maeda Yasuaki (前田泰昭 Maeda Yasuaki, b. 1932) is a distinguished Arita ceramicist renowned for his extensive research into kiln-transmutation glazes and his pursuit of pictorial spatial expression in ceramic art. Born in 1932, Maeda has dedicated his career to creating works inspired by natural motifs such as mountains and seas. Throughout his 50-year career exhibiting at Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition), Maeda has earned numerous accolades including the Minister of Education Award (Monbusho Daijinsho), the Saga Prefecture Art and Culture Prize, and recognition as a Cultural Merit Award recipient from the Ministry of Culture. He serves as a member of Nitten and advisor to Shin-Kogei, demonstrating his influential role in contemporary Japanese ceramics. Maeda's artistic philosophy centers on enriching hearts through his multi-colored kiln-transmutation glazes, continuing to pursue higher levels of ceramic artistry while nurturing the next generation of ceramicists. His works are valued in the art market at approximately 2.8 million yen per piece according to the 2016 Japanese Art Annual. 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.