This is a vase by Bizen-yaki kiln "Obido" (黄薇堂) by Bifu Kimura (木村微風). It has a mark on the bottom. There are no noticeable large scratches, but please understand that this item has been stored at home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are a nervous person or a perfectionist. About the artist: After Mitsumasa Ikeda, the feudal lord of Bizen, in order to prevent the rough production of each kiln, only six surnames (Kimura, Mori, Kane-shige, Oai, Terami, and Tongu) were authorized as potters and were treated favorably as craftsmen. The Kimura family is said to be a kiln that has followed that lineage for generations. Bifu Kimura Born in Funaho-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture in 1951 Entered the kiln Toseien in 1971 Entered the kiln Obido in 1976 Solo exhibition at Nara Sogo Department Store in 1993 Joint exhibition at Keihan Department Store in 1995 Solo exhibition at Hankyu Department Store, Osaka in 1996 Solo exhibition at Keihan Department Store (every year) in 1997 Joint exhibition at Matsuzakaya Department Store in 1998 Solo exhibition in San Francisco in 2001 Solo exhibition in San Francisco in 2005 Size: Height approx. 19.3cm, Width approx. 9.5cm If you purchase immediately, we will recognize that you have agreed to the purchase, so please look at the photos carefully before purchasing to avoid any issues such as "it's different from what I expected." #Okayama Prefecture #Toyo Kaneshige #Living National Treasure #Tea ceremony #Vase #Straw #Folk art #Soetsu Yanagi #Bernard Leach #Mingei (Folk Crafts) #Interior #Hobby #Beauty of Use #Living #Ceramics #Hitasuki (Flame Marks) #Ao-Bizen (Blue Bizen) #Kaneshige #Interior #Decoration #Sideboard