Thank you for viewing! Onta-yaki (Onta ware) Tobikanna Vase / Flower Container This is a vase with a strong presence, featuring the "Tobikanna" (flying plane) technique, a traditional technique of Onta-yaki, known as a village of folk pottery. The soft, bluish glaze and the regularly carved Tobikanna patterns spread beautifully, giving a sense of strength and warmth within its simplicity. The patterns, created by hand one by one, have a unique and appealing expression, with no two being exactly alike. With its rounded and stable form, it can create a calm atmosphere just by displaying it in a tokonoma (alcove), entrance, or living room. It's a size that looks great even when displaying branches or seasonal flowers. 【Size】 Height: Approximately 28cm Diameter: Approximately 14cm This is a tasteful vase unique to Onta-yaki, combining tradition and practicality. It is a recommended item for those who like Japanese interiors and folk crafts. Onta-yaki is known as a folk craft pottery that still conveys traditional techniques in a family kiln passed down from generation to generation, and is popular among folk art enthusiasts. It is a sibling kiln of Koishiwara-yaki (Fukuoka), which was opened by potters brought from Korea in 1600 AD. Onta-yaki, made in the Sarayama area of Hita City, Oita Prefecture, uses soil that is darker than that of Koishiwara, allowing for sharp cuts using the Tobikanna technique, and it is said that the patterns expressed by the contrast with the white slip stand out more. This item was stored at my parents' house. There are no cracks, chips, or any noticeable scratches. It will be carefully packed and shipped via Mercari's insured shipping service. #OntaYaki #Tobikanna #Vase #FlowerContainer #YanagiSōetsu #BernardLeach