This slim yet impactful flower vase is suitable for tea gatherings in larger rooms rather than small rooms, and is ideal for arrangements that require some length, such as pampas grass. This piece is a copy of a Nanban-style vase, with no painted decoration, and is made of simple yakishime pottery. The nail carving marks on the neck create a beautiful landscape, making it an elegant flower vase. The accompanying box has a seal on the lid that reads "仿南蠻花缾 陶山造" (Imitation Nanban Flower Vase, made by Tozan). There are no scratches or repairs. It is watertight and ready for immediate use. Comes with a matching box and cloth. Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm, Diameter of neck: 13 cm, Height: 28.4 cm, Diameter of base: 9.1 cm Appraisal value in the Art Collectors' Directory: 1.5 million yen ▢ 2nd Tozan Ito (1871-1937) Kyoto ware. Awataguchi Tozan kiln. Fourth son of Kunikuni Honda, a chief retainer of the former Omi Zeze clan. Adopted son of the first Tozan. His art names were Tozan and Shoto. Initially studied Japanese painting, but was recognized for his personality and techniques, and was adopted as the successor. He inherited the style of the first Tozan, and achieved great results with his elegant and high-class style. In 1920, he contributed to the restoration of the Zeze Kagerouen garden and completed a new kiln. He served as a judge for the Teiten Exhibition and held the position of chief priest. [References] Rakkan Kao Daijiten (Dictionary of Seals and Signatures) Tankosha Bijutsuka Meikan (Art Collectors' Directory) Bijutsu Club #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo (Tea Bowl Shop Restaurant) #Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) #Hanaire (Flower Vase) #Chabana (Tea Flowers) #Nanban (Southern Barbarian) #Pottery #Toko (Potter) #Chadogu (Tea Utensils) #Tozan Ito #Kyoto #Kyo-yaki (Kyoto Ware) #Ro (Sunken Hearth) #Furo (Portable Brazier) #San-Senke (Three Senke Tea Families) #Omotesenke (Omotesenke School of Tea) #Urasenke (Urasenke School of Tea) #Mushakojisenke (Mushakojisenke School of Tea) #Sado (Tea Ceremony) #Usucha (Thin Tea) #Kobijutsu (Antique Art) #Chashitsu (Tea Room) #Chakai (Tea Gathering) #Kyoto #Beauty #Art