Vase ■ Waritachi, Kumano-yaki, Saryo Minoru-zo, Blue Glaze, Flower Vase, Kado Artist's Work, Antique Art, Period Piece, Antiques ■ It is old and shows signs of aging. No cracks or chips. Size: Height 19.4cm x Width 10.0cm Kumano-yaki: Pottery fired in and around Kumano-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The kiln was built in 1946 by Saryo Ichiji (Zen'emon), and it is said to have started with the production of daily tea utensils. Mr. Minoru Saryo: A ceramic artist born in 1941, he studied under Kenkichi Tomimoto and Yuzo Kondo at Kyoto Municipal College of Art (now Kyoto City University of Arts). He has won numerous awards at the Nitten and the Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition, and is one of the leading artists in Hiroshima Prefecture. Features of the work: The vase in the image makes use of the natural texture of the clay, and is characterized by complex blue-green and brown glazes due to ash glaze and kiln changes (changes during firing). Mr. Saryo's works have a strong and modern beauty of form while based on traditional techniques. Shipping is planned via Sagawa Express (or Mercari delivery depending on the location). Free shipping. We will pack it so that it will not break, so please rest assured. We may suddenly cancel the listing. It is a one-of-a-kind item with high rarity, and the price may increase. Please purchase as soon as possible. Thank you very much. [Management 260217]