This belonged to my uncle. He bought it when he went to Taiwan. This is the pottery history of Tsai Hsiao-fang: 1938: Born in Qingshui, Taichung County, Taiwan 1961: Enrolled in the Beitou Ceramic Engineering Training Institute 1963: Graduated from the same training institute Studied ceramics, glaze, and refractories with Mr. Minoru Tanaka and Mr. Uzaburo Ozawa. 1965: Received glaze instruction from Mr. Etsuzo Kato and Mr. Shigehito Kanaoka at the Nagoya Industrial Testing Institute. 1972: Built a kiln in Beitou. 1984: Exhibition in SELB, Germany. 1994-1997: Held exhibitions at the Maruzen Co., Ltd. Nagoya Sakae store gallery. His technique was highly praised and purchased by former U.S. President Bush, the King of the Netherlands, and others. ◎ Judge for the Republic of China National Craftsman ◎ Judge for the Hecheng Cultural and Educational Foundation Ceramic Gold Award ◎ Received numerous awards, including the Best in Show at the Taiwan Crafts Exhibition. Artist: Tsai Hsiao-fang Width: 11.8 cm Length: 11.7 cm Height: 9 cm Weight: 303.7g It is carved with a very slight carving technique called thin-flesh carving. Slightly negotiable. Instant purchase without comment is OK. Antique, old art, art object