★ The very popular "Uzukumaru" overseas! Named for its resemblance to a person squatting, it's a small, pot-shaped vase. ★ Purchased from a Shigaraki artist's shop, it was hung on a bamboo wall hanging and used for a short period, but has been carefully stored for a long time. ★ Made from soil accumulated at the bottom of ancient Lake Biwa for thousands of years, the burst clay texture is unique to Shigaraki ware, and its irregular shape is a characteristic feature. ★ The shoulder is decorated with a "Higaki-mon" (cypress fence pattern), and the use of feldspar, natural glaze, and crimson colors give it a sense of "wabi-sabi" (rustic simplicity). ★ It has a presence even with a single flower, or simply on its own, and makes a wonderful interior decoration. ★ The bamboo has developed a unique, deep, and tasteful color during long-term storage. ★ In addition to being used as a wall hanging, you can also enjoy it in two ways: placing the vase on a shelf or on the floor. ★ The "hemp cord" that connects the vase and the bamboo is slightly deteriorated, but there is no problem with its use. ★ Although not very noticeable, there is a thin vertical crack in a part of the bamboo, but we hope you can appreciate this as part of its "flavor." ★ It has never been used with water in the vase, and there are no scratches, so it is in "beautiful condition." ❣️ Price Negotiation Please let us know your desired price! Size 〈Vase〉 Mouth diameter: Approximately 5cm, Height: 10cm Body circumference (at the widest point): 31cm 〈Bamboo〉 Length: 90cm Width (at the widest point): 13cm ★ Accessories: S-hooks to tie the vase and hemp cord. Thank you for viewing. #Uzukumaru #Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware)