【Unused, Beautiful Condition】Minoru Saraya's Kumano-yaki Vase (Flower Vase/Flower Container) with Booklet This work was purchased directly from the artist. It is a masterpiece that combines the rustic charm of Kumano-yaki with the elegance of contemporary crafts. The three-dimensional petal-like patterns create soft shadows depending on the viewing angle. • Condition Unused (stored at home without display) No stains, scratches, chips, or scuffs Carefully stored as a work of art With booklet (explaining the origin of Kumano-yaki) No original box • Size and Weight Width: 22cm Height: 24.2cm Mouth Diameter: 14.9cm Base Diameter: 9.2cm Weight: 2.8kg ※ About Kumano-yaki Kumano-yaki is said to have been established in the Nara period by a potter who returned from the Korean Peninsula and opened a kiln in Kumano-cho, Fukuyama City. It was discontinued once in the Heian period, but was revived by Zen'emon Saraya, the father of Minoru Saraya. This work inherits that tradition while incorporating a contemporary sensibility. ※ Recommended Points Direct sale item from the artist Rare large Kumano-yaki work Unused, beautiful condition Interior that looks good in both Japanese and Western rooms Can be used as a flower vase, a vase, or an ornament • Shipping Method: Carefully wrapped in cushioning material and shipped in a cardboard box. Please consider this opportunity. • The background color has been changed for the photos. #MinoruSaraya #Kumanoyaki #Vase #FlowerVase #Ornament #FlowerContainer #Interior #Furnishings #LargeSize #DirectSaleItem #ArtistMade