Japanese Bizen Ware Flower Vase Tripod Ikebana Matsui Tomoyuki Important Artist Kyoto Ware 9 in Depth: 34

9 in Depth: 34

Uses Traditionally used in Noh performances to represent ghostly warriors

Maker's Mark: Clearly signed "Fujiwara Mitsunaga" (藤原光長) on the left side

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The piece combines delicate color tones and abstract shapes to express the serene atmosphere of the night sky and the constellation of Pisces

Japanese Bizen Ware Flower Vase Tripod Ikebana Matsui Tomoyuki Important Artist Kyoto Ware 9 in Depth: 34Description Item Details This is a powerful and sculptural Japanese Bizen yaki (Bizen Ware) flower vase, created by the renowned potter Matsui Tomoyuki (), an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. Artist: Matsui Tomoyuki (1931 ). He studied under the master Morino Kako and is known for combining traditional Bizen clay with modern, artistic forms. The vase is signed with his incised signature "Yo" ( ) on the bottom. Design: