This is a work by the first kiln owner of Aizu Tajima Banko-yaki Katsuzo Kiln in Fukushima Prefecture, Katsuzo Muroi. It was a gift and has been stored in a dark place at home for a long time. Please understand that it has been stored by a private individual before purchasing. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section. Size of the vase: Diameter 25cm, Height 35cm -------------------------------------------------- This is pottery from Aizu Tajima Banko-yaki Katsuzo Kiln in Fukushima Prefecture. Banko-yaki is a pottery rooted in the local area, using clay mined from local mountains. It is fired at high temperatures without using glaze, resulting in the bright, unglazed color of the original clay. It features a simple yet powerful and warm texture, utilizing fingerprints in the ancient hand-twisting method, which is rare even nationwide. Type...Pottery