This is a diamond-shaped Hagi-yaki vase by Masao Yoshika. Size: 19 cm x 19 cm x 27 cm. Please forgive any discrepancies as these are amateur measurements. I inherited it from my father, but I have no plans to use it, so I am putting it up for sale. I have not used it as a vase, and while I occasionally displayed it, it has mostly been stored in its box. Shipping will be after January 6th. Please refrain from purchasing if you are a nervous buyer, as this is a private sale. Masao Yoshika - Biographical Information 1943 (Showa 18) Born in Hagi as the eldest son of Daibi Yoshika (Person of Cultural Merit) 1967 (Showa 42) Completed graduate school at Tokyo University of the Arts. Graduation work purchased by the university. 1971 (Showa 46) Held the first solo exhibition. 1976 (Showa 51) Associate Professor at Yamaguchi University (Faculty of Education) 1988 (Showa 63) Director of the Contemporary Craft Artists Association 1990 (Heisei 02) Professor at Yamaguchi University 1996 (Heisei 08) Nitten Councilor, Minister of Education Award at Nitten 2000 (Heisei 12) Japan Art Academy Award, Director of Nitten 2006 (Heisei 18) Professor Emeritus of Yamaguchi University Currently Director of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) / Director of the Contemporary Craft Artists Association Professor Emeritus of Yamaguchi University