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This listing is for a Karatsu-ware hanging vase made by distinguished potter, Taroemon Nakazato XIII.  It features a combination of rice straw ash and dark coloured chosen karatsu glaze, and has a ring on the back enabling it to be hung on the wall.  This particular vase has an ‘uzukumaru’ shape, which means dented or hunched over. The opening is wide enough to accommodate a decent sized bunch of flowers, and Nakazato’s three dot stamp can be found on the bottom.  It comes with its original signed wooden storage box.

Nakazato Taroemon XIII (1923 – 2009) was born in Karatsu in Saga Prefecture and is the 13th generation head of the Nakazato family kiln. He launched his career as a professional potter after he received First Prize at the prestigious Nitten Exhibition in 1951. He took over the family kiln and assumed the title of Nakazato the 13th in 1969. In 1984 he received First Prize at the Japan Art Academy Award, and he was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saga in 1992. Three years later he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Japanese government. In 1997 he became a full time member of the Japan Arts Council, and in 2008 was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, one of the highest honours in Japan. Unfortunately, he passed away from leukaemia just one year later. **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and cannot be used in your own listings.

Karatsu-ware is a style of pottery produced in and around Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It’s known for its sturdiness and simple style. This type of pottery is made from clay high in iron and can be undecorated or decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy, simple, and natural feeling to the pieces. Karatsu-ware features a rich variety of products, including rice bowls, plates, jars, vases and other general items for everyday living.

Sizes

Box:  H.16.8cm (6.6”) x 12.8cm (5”) x 12.8cm (5”)

Vase:  H.13.6cm (5.3”) x Dia.9.5cm (3.7”) x 5.5cm (2.1”) diameter opening

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks, the box however is spotty on both the interior and exterior, and the corners of the lid are warped.  The profile paper is also slightly discoloured, mainly along the folds.

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.