Bizen-yaki (Bizen ware) vase by Motono Motomu Born in Bizen City in 1945. After studying under Ken Fujiwara, an Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, he built his own kiln and became independent. Numerous awards at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions. No box. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details. Will be wrapped in bubble wrap for shipping. This was a gift, but I am selling it because I no longer need it. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.