This is a Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware) flower vase in the shape of a hōju (sacred jewel) made by Sadamitsu Sugimoto. It is a work rich in natural glaze, a characteristic of Shigaraki clay. Although it is not flashy, I think you can feel the goodness of the clay and the firing from the images. How about it, if you like Shigaraki-yaki? The artist is 90 years old, so good works will become valuable from now on. The shape of the vessel is nice~, I think the hōju-shaped flower vase is rare! The carving of the nyoi (a scepter) is also attractive. You can use it as a floor-standing flower vase or as a hanging flower vase, so it is easy to use. The artist's mark is near the bottom. The paulownia wood box is also wonderful. It has a shihō-zan (four-sided joint) construction, a rounded top on the lid, and kumite (joinery) on the sides of the box, which increases its strength and protects the work stored inside, making it a top-quality paulownia wood box. It probably costs around 20,000 yen just for the paulownia wood box... There are no scratches on the vessel, and it is a work in very good condition. Teragai-gama (kiln outside the temple) Sadamitsu Sugimoto, born in Tokyo in 1935 (Showa 10) 1968 Began making tea pottery Shigaraki and reliefs after building an anagama kiln in the mountains of Shigaraki. 1974 Received guidance from the Great Priest Daikaku Tachibana of Daitoku-ji Temple and continues to this day. ▼Accessories Original box ▼Size Diameter: Approximately 11.7 cm Height: Approximately 13.8 cm ※There may be reflections that occurred during the photography. Due to the influence of the shooting environment, there may be some differences in color from the actual product. Thank you for your understanding. Shigaraki-yaki Flower vase Hanging flower vase Tea ceremony Tea utensils Artist Artist's work Earthenware Ceramics Yakishime (unglazed pottery)