Hiroshi Kondo Born in Kyoto in 1936, died in 2012. The second son of Yuuzo Kondo, a Living National Treasure of sometsuke (blue and white porcelain) who was active from the Taisho to Showa eras. While inheriting the style and techniques of his father, who was also his teacher, he carved out his own unique world and expression. His sometsuke, especially his use of gos (a cobalt pigment that creates a beautiful contrast between white and blue), is highly regarded overseas. His works have been purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are in the collection of the British Museum. He was active both domestically and internationally as a representative artist of contemporary sometsuke pottery. In his later years, he managed the "Kondo Yuuzo Memorial Hall," a memorial hall that displays his father's works, while continuing to create pottery in the studio behind the hall. His son is Takahiro Kondo, a contemporary artist. A simple and refined blue ceramic vase - Color: Blue - Shape: Rounded - Material: Ceramic - Design: Simple and refined - Use: For decoration Height: Approximately 28.5cm Thank you for viewing. This item has been stored at home for a long time. Please understand and agree to the condition of the antique, vintage, and used item before purchasing. 100 size