【Item Description】 This elegant Hagi-yaki flower vase showcases the timeless beauty of one of Japan's most revered ceramic traditions. Standing at 21.5 cm tall, the cylindrical form features a refined gradient from warm terracotta tones at the base to a soft, creamy white glaze toward the rim, demonstrating the natural harmony between clay and glaze that defines Hagi ware. The distinctive reddish-brown clay visible at the base is characteristic of traditional Hagi pottery, while the upper portion displays a beautiful milky glaze adorned with delicate peach and orange spots known as "Gohonte." These charming natural markings are created during firing when oxygen levels drop in the kiln, causing iron in the clay to rise through the glaze and form these spontaneous spotted patterns - a playful gift from the fire that makes each piece unique. Hagi ware is celebrated for its living quality called "Hagi no Nanabake" - the piece gradually transforms with use as tea and other liquids gently penetrate the fine crackles in the glaze, deepening in color and character over time. This evolution makes each vessel a companion that grows more beautiful with its owner. The piece comes with its original signed wooden box inscribed "Kami Hanaire" (superior flower vase), adding authenticity to this refined example of Hagi ceramic art. The clean, minimalist form embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic treasured in Japanese tea ceremony culture, where Hagi ware has been prized for centuries under the famous saying "First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu." Perfect for ikebana or as a sculptural object, this vase brings the quiet sophistication of traditional Japanese ceramics into contemporary living spaces. 【Size】 Height: 21.5 cm Diameter: 6.5 cm 【Weight】 525 g 【Condition】 Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Natural variations in glaze and clay coloration are characteristic of authentic Hagi ware. 【About Hagi Ware】 Hagi-yaki is a traditional Japanese pottery from Yamaguchi Prefecture with over 400 years of history, designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. Known for its soft, porous clay and subtle glazes, Hagi ware emphasizes natural beauty with minimal decoration. The aesthetic allows the inherent qualities of clay and glaze variations to create visual interest, with colors ranging from soft whites and pinks to warm earth tones. The tradition continues to thrive with over 100 active kilns in Yamaguchi, producing both functional tea wares and contemporary ceramic art. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Shipping & Important Notice [Shipping] The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan with tracking via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx, depending on the situation. It normally takes about 3 weeks for delivery. [Customs and Duties] Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and vary by country. [Important: Delivery Contact] Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country will contact you via phone or email for clearance. Please ensure you can answer their call. If the parcel is returned due to a lack of contact, the buyer will be responsible for the additional return and reshipping costs (which can be double the original fee). I appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Bid with confidence!