Bizen ware inlaid flower vase made by Joji Yamashita, a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. No accompanying box or other accessories. Potter's mark present (image 18). [Condition of the Item] ・Kiln flaw (firing crack, image 14) on the inside of the mouth. Generally, kiln flaws are not considered as damage, so they are not counted as such this time. [Size (as shown in image 2)] Height: 18.6cm Width: 20.6cm Depth: 17cm Weight: 1.6kg Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurement. [Delivery Date and Time Not Specified] Delivery date and time cannot be specified due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery. [No Price Reduction] The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. [Joji Yamashita (Yamashita Joji)] Born in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo in 1947. Studied contemporary art at the Vancouver Art School in Canada. Initially, he returned to Japan with the aim of creating sculptural works using clay, and began pottery. In 1971, he studied under Jun Isezaki (Living National Treasure). The following year, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. In '78, he built a climbing kiln and became independent. In '82, he became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. In '97, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition. In 2017, he received the Sanyo Broadcasting Award at the Japan Traditional Kogei China Exhibition. The potter's mark is the initials "y". Yujin Yamashita is his eldest son. Mitsuru and Jun Isezaki are his brothers-in-law. 〈Style〉 He mainly creates flattened vases with ridgeline patterns and deformed flower vases by hand-building. His characteristics are the flowing ridgelines with a modern feel, created by carving after wheel-throwing, and vivid Hidasuki (flame markings). In making pottery, he values firing and emphasizes kiln packing to express a variety of kiln changes. "I want to create various sake vessels that can be enjoyed close at hand." 〈Main Awards〉 Japan Traditional Kogei China Branch Exhibition: Sanyo Broadcasting Award, China Branch Director's Award, Selection Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition: Selection Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition: Excellence Award, Encouragement Award, Selection Art of Tea Ceremony for Tomorrow Exhibition: Bronze Award Yakishime Pottery Public Exhibition: Selection Chosan Award Ceramic Art Exhibition: Selection Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition: Selection Ceramic Art Biennale: Selection Japan Contemporary Kogei Exhibition: Selection Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition: Selection and many others. #Flower_vase #Bizen_ware #BizenYaki #Bizen_pottery Ceramics Tea Ceremony Ceramics Tea Ceremony Utensils Pottery Collection Marked Artist's Work Unglazed Firing Six Ancient Kilns Bizen Yaki Handmade Ornament Interior Flower Stand Ikebana Yellow Sesame Type... Stoneware Pottery... Bizen ware