Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder of Okayama Prefecture, the late Ken Fujiwara, Bizen-yaki flower vase. It has a type of sesame glaze rarely seen in Bizen-yaki (image 8). Comes with a wooden box (Shiho-zan), and a cloth. Pottery mark present (image 17). 【Size】 Height: 26.3cm Mouth diameter (outer dimensions): 9.9cm Body diameter: 11cm Weight: 1.7kg Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. 【Delivery Date and Time Not Specified】 Due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery, delivery date and time cannot be specified. 【No Discount】 This product cannot be discounted. Please refrain from price negotiations. 【Ken Fujiwara (1924-1977)】 Born in Honami, Bizen City in 1924. Real name Ken. In 1946, he began pottery under his uncle, Kei Fujiwara (Living National Treasure). He visited the home of Toyo Kaneshige and, from then on, studied under Kei and Toyo. In '52, he studied Kyo-yaki under Sozan Kaneshige in Kyoto. In '54, he went to Kamakura to support the firing of Bizen-yaki kilns by Rosanjin Kitaoji, and was exposed to the essence of Rosanjin's art, including the techniques of making tableware. In '56, he became independent and opened his first kiln. In '57, he held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. In '58, he was first selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. He was subsequently selected continuously. In '62, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award. In the same year, he exhibited at the Denmark Japan Crafts Exhibition. In '64, he became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. In '65, he became a regular member of the Issui-kai. In '67, to commemorate his 20 years of pottery, he held the "Ken Fujiwara Pottery Exhibition" (Tokyo Nihonbashi Takashimaya) and exhibited "Hidasuki Flower Vase," "Kiln-changed Tokkuri," etc. In '69, he received the 1st Toyo Kaneshige Award. In '70, he built a large kiln at his home. Held the first kiln exhibition (Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka). In '73, he was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture. In '77, he died of acute heart failure at his home in Bizen City. Age 53. #Flower_vase #Bizen_ware #BizenYaki #Bizen_pottery Ceramics Tea Ceremony Utensils Tea Ceremony Utensils Pottery Crafts Collection Inscription Artist's Work Deceased Artist Dead Stock Unglazed Yakishime Rokkoyo Bizen-yaki Ornament Interior Flower Stand Handmade Flower Arrangement Flower Arrangement Tools Hidasuki Hidasuki Type... Stoneware Pottery... Bizen-yaki