(Size) Vase: Maximum body diameter: approx. 33.2cm x height: approx. 29cm Box: Width: approx. 36.6cm x depth: approx. 36.5cm x height: approx. 33.7cm (Description) This is a "Kohiki Vase" by Tetsuo Ogawa, a ceramic artist from Kumamoto Prefecture who currently creates pottery in Saga Prefecture. It is a self-made piece, undamaged, with a wooden box. The condition is good. It can be used as is, and its size makes it enjoyable to display. There is a carved inscription inside the foot. The applied glaze gives a soft impression, making it a very elegant work. This is an item released by a collector; please check the images. ★This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being sold as is, as purchased. Thank you. (Biography) Tetsuo Ogawa (1955-) Born in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture Lives in Saga Prefecture Ceramic artist 1955: Graduated from Arita Technical High School Studied under Yoshimitsu Morino in Kyoto Since then, he has received numerous awards, including at the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) 1969: Established Hiroyama Kiln in Shimazaki, Kumamoto City 1977: Held a 20th-anniversary pottery exhibition at Iwataya and Isetan 1984: Established the current Kitayama Pottery Kiln in Shimogose, Fuji-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture Held a Kitayama Pottery Kiln opening commemorative exhibition at Hakata Daimaru Since then, he has held solo exhibitions mainly at department stores nationwide 2007: Held a solo exhibition at GALLERY Ichibankan #Yoshimitsu Morino #Japan Kogei Association #Hiroyama Kiln #Kitayama Pottery Kiln #Saga Prefecture #Kumamoto Prefecture #Kohiki Vase