Kutani ware Vase with Tray in Wooden Box - Yamada Ryuzan / 九谷焼 花瓶 山田龍山 9566 reflecting their own unique values

reflecting their own unique values

or appreciated as an artistic expression of impermanence

stoneware remains relatively unknown

Because of the pattern and the use of materials

Kutani ware Vase with Tray in Wooden Box - Yamada Ryuzan / 九谷焼 花瓶 山田龍山 9566 reflecting their own unique valuesThis exceptional porcelain vase is a refined example of Kutani ware (), distinguished by its elegant hand painted enamel work and the warm presence of natural motifs. Presented in its original signed kiri wood box, it reflects the level of craftsmanship reserved for special commissions and collector grade pieces. Across the smooth white porcelain body, the artist paints a graceful composition of hozuki ( Japanese lantern plants)their bright red pods