In the modern ceramic art history of Tokoname, one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, ...left a brilliant "trace of light"... MIO OOSAKO - Work [Ash Glaze, Kiln-Changed Long Vase] Diameter: 17cm Height: 36cm * "Kiln change" was achieved by (firing the piece horizontally), resulting in "kiln marks." See photos No. 5 and 6. * Acquired at a solo exhibition at Sun Gallery Yoshie, Nagoya. The vessel features finely carved "linear patterns" that accentuate the "scenery" created by the kiln change. * This "linear pattern technique" later became a major achievement. Born in Usa, Oita Prefecture in 1940 (Showa 15) 1975 (50 years old) 3rd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Grand Prize, Chichibunomiya Cup 1979 (54 years old) 5th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Special Invitation Entry Died in 1995 (Heisei 7) * Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to antique items! * (Private file) Attached