A refined porcelain vase and single-flower holder (ichirin-zashi) created by Japanese artist Sōtarō Saegusa. This elegant piece features a sculptural, twisted form with a soft matte-gloss white finish, embodying a harmonious blend of modern design and traditional craftsmanship. The lower body is delicately adorned with a hand-painted pink clematis motif, rendered with subtle gradients and fine detailing in the leaves and stamens. The asymmetrical opening enhances its artistic presence, making it equally suitable as a decorative object or for displaying a single stem flower. The condition is excellent, with no visible signs of damage, preserving its original beauty and craftsmanship. Size Height: 23 cm Weight 255 g Artist Profile Saegusa Sotaro (三枝惣太郎, 1911–2006) was born in Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. He graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (present-day Tokyo University of the Arts) in 1935. He subsequently worked at the Nagoya Ceramic Company, where he honed his skills in ceramic modeling, before becoming a professor at Nagoya University of Arts in 1970, where he taught until his retirement. A prolific and highly decorated artist, Saegusa was selected for the prestigious Teiten (Imperial Fine Arts Exhibition) as early as 1934 while still a student, and went on to be accepted into the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) more than 20 times. He received the Chunichi Prize at the Nitten Nagoya Exhibition on multiple occasions, as well as the Governor of Tokyo Prize and the Minister of Education Encouragement Award. He was a member of the Japan Artists' Association, the Japan Sculptors' Society, and the Shin Kōzōsha, and was named Professor Emeritus of Nagoya University of Arts. Customs & Taxes: Import duties, VAT, and charges are not included in the item price and are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office before bidding. Delivery & Tracking: Shipped via DHL or FedEx with tracking. Please monitor the tracking status frequently. Customs Clearance: You must respond to any contact from customs or the carrier. If the package is returned due to non-responsiveness, the buyer will be responsible for all additional shipping costs for re-sending.