Item Description: This is an exquisite sancai (three-color) glazed vase created by Shimizu Yasutaka 清水保孝, son and disciple of Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi. The piece showcases the masterful application of traditional sancai glazing technique with its harmonious blend of colored glazes flowing across the vase's elegant form. Shimizu Yasutaka was born in 1947 as the eldest son of Shimizu Uichi, who was designated a Living National Treasure in 1985 for his mastery of iron-glazed ceramics. After graduating from Ryukoku University's Faculty of Letters, Department of History in 1970, Yasutaka apprenticed under his father, inheriting and developing the family's ceramic legacy from their historic kiln on Gojozaka in Kyoto. The sancai technique, with its rich cultural heritage, produces luminous glazes in blues, greens, and amber tones that interact beautifully across the ceramic surface. This flat-bodied vase (henko) demonstrates Yasutaka's technical prowess and aesthetic sensibility, combining traditional glazing methods with contemporary form. Yasutaka has achieved significant recognition in his own right, including numerous selections at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (first selected in 1972) and serving as a director of the Japan Kogei Association since 2002. His work has been collected internationally and by Kyoto Prefecture. This piece comes in its original tomobako (signed wooden box) and is in excellent condition with no notable damage. Size Height: 25 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 25 cm Weight: 2,369 g (2.369 kg) Condition Excellent condition with no damage. Shows minimal age-appropriate characteristics. Artist Profile Shimizu Yasutaka 清水保孝 (born 1947) is a distinguished Japanese ceramic artist based in Kyoto, son and apprentice of Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004). Born into one of Kyoto's most prestigious ceramic families on Gojozaka, Yasutaka graduated from Ryukoku University's Department of History in 1970 before dedicating himself to ceramics under his father's tutelage. His career achievements include first selection at the 19th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1972, with continued success in major exhibitions thereafter. Notable honors include works collected internationally and by Kyoto Prefecture. He became a full member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1975 and has served as a director since 2002. Yasutaka's work is characterized by his signature turtle motifs (kameyu-mon), refined forms, and masterful control of traditional glazing techniques including sancai and iron glazes inherited from his father. He maintains the family workshop and gallery on Gojozaka, which is open to the public, continuing the Shimizu family's legacy of excellence in Kyoto 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.