This piece was acquired at a solo exhibition held in a department store gallery in the 2000s. The artist, Mr. Motomura, built his kiln in Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. I was captivated by his sincere personality and his earnest approach to his work, which led me to acquire this piece. While there are various ways to display and use it, my suggestion is to fill the piece with soil and water, and plant aquatic plants like lotus or water lilies, then display it in your entryway or living room. I think it would look stunning. The harmony with the green of the Oribe glaze would also be beautiful, greatly enhancing the enjoyment. I apologize for the omission, but the dimensions are: width 43.5 cm, depth 38.5 cm, height 18.5 cm.