*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for an attractive Imbe toushitsu (ceramic lacquer) vase made around 50-60 years ago by Imbe Toushitsu Workshop.  It is shaped like a Chinese moon flask with two small handles on the shoulders.  The photos show the vase under studio lighting and without, the plain grey background is without.  There’s a gold mark on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box. 

Imbe toushitsu refers to wares produced in Okayama Prefecture using a technique called ‘toushitsu’.  Toushitsu means lacquered pottery, and it involves applying lacquer over a ceramic base and polishing it. Imbe toushitsu pieces use locally sourced clay that’s also used by Imbe and Bizen potters.  This particular type of ware is a unique fusion of pottery and lacquer that is resistant to heat and moisture absorption.  Tsuji Mitsusuke (1915-1992) is probably one of the most well-known toushitsu craftsman, he mainly produced lacquer paintings but he made toushitsu okimono sculptures and figurines as well.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Sizes

Box:  H.22.2cm (8.7”) x 18.3cm (7.2”) x 10.7cm (4.2”)

Vase:  H.19cm (7.4”) x 14cm (5.5”) across x 3.5cm (1.3”) diameter rim

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.