Vintage Shino Flower Vase, Japanese Flower Vase, Shino Ware, Kato Kanji, Ouji Kiln, Mino Ware, Unused,
Shino ware is a type of Mino ware produced in southeastern Gifu Prefecture. It is typically decorated with iron underglaze and covered with a white feldspathic glaze, and has long been used for tableware and tea utensils.
Kato Kanji (born 1927) is a Shino ceramic artist. He received the top prize at the Japan Artist Group Exhibition and awards at other exhibitions. The original description identifies him as a master of Ouji Kiln and describes the kiln as producing Shino, Oribe, and Kaiyu works.
The vase is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Its form is simple and restrained, with a wabi-sabi character.
It came from a friend.
Measurement
Diameter: 5.5cm / Approx. 2 11/64”
Height: 20.5cm / Approx. 8 5/64”
Width: 8cm / Approx. 3 5/32”
Thickness: 1cm / Approx. 0 25/64”
Weight: 930g
Gross Weight incl. box: 1,292g
Age: -2000s
Material: Pottery
Color: Shino Milky White, Shino Brown
Color (Bottom): Shino White
Glaze Feature: Tare (glaze runs)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box.
* Slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor scratches may be visible on the base of the vase.
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