Kutani-yaki round vase decorated with birds and plants, made by Kenjiro Ota. The raised depiction of birds and the coloring and patterns of plants are beautiful. This vase also matches Western-style interiors. There is no original wooden box. Kutani-yaki is a traditional porcelain from Ishikawa Prefecture, characterized by vivid colors and bold painting. * Use of Gosai: It is characterized by a painting method called "Gosai," which involves thickly applying paints of red, yellow, green, purple, and navy blue. * Bold patterns: Bold overglaze painting is applied, giving a powerful impression. Kenjiro Ota, a master of Kutani-yaki, * First selected for the 31st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1959. * Certified as a member of the Kutani-yaki Technical Preservation Society, a designated intangible cultural property holder in Ishikawa Prefecture, in 1994. Size * Body diameter: Approximately 24 cm * Mouth diameter: Approximately 10 cm * Bottom diameter: Approximately 13 cm * Height: Approximately 24 cm Pottery... Kutani-yaki