Sawarabi Bun Hana-ike Black 3.0 x 9.3 sun Doharigata Vase Warabi with Mizuita (Water Plate) This vase was kept in its box in my father's study. I think the painting is very tasteful. Artist: Makie Artist Kunihiko Terui Career: Born in Aizuwakamatsu City in 1947. Entered the world of lacquer craftsmanship in 1973. In 1974, became a disciple of Koichi Sato in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and studied Makie. In 1976, completed his apprenticeship and returned home to study Makie under his father, Toshihito. In 1979, became independent and opened the Kunihiko Terui Makie Workshop with his wife. First selection for the 18th Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition with the panel "Soei". Continued to exhibit thereafter. Became a member of the Contemporary Craft Artists Association in 1992. Participated in the Aizu Artists Exhibition (Yabuki Furusato no Mori) in 1995. Produced the lacquer panel "Eien ni" (Forever) for the hall of the Paopao welfare facility in Aizuwakamatsu City in 1997. Produced the lacquer wall "Kagayaki no Toki" (Time of Brilliance) (7.2m x 1.5m) for the lobby wall of the Fukushima Medical University Nursing Department in 1998. Currently, he continues to exhibit at craft art exhibitions while working on the production of local industry lacquerware. Member of the Contemporary Craft Artists Association Member of the Tohoku Contemporary Craft Artists Association Aizu Craft New Generation Association Aizu Lacquerware Craftsmen's Association 2-5-29 Keizan, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture Tel: 0242-26-8169 Kunihiko Terui He has now passed away. Size (Box) 29.5cm x 12.5cm x 9.5cm Reference: Currently, products by this artist are sold online at Shirakiya Shikkiten Co., Ltd., but the "Kakitsubata" (Japanese iris) design is priced at 28,600 yen (tax included). Please use this as a reference. This work is not available at Shirakiya. I believe it is very valuable.