Diameter: 10.6cm
Height: 21.2cm
Box: Same box

This is a typical Korean Karatsu vase with ears, which has been made by many artists since ancient times.
The size is rather small, just the right size to hold tea flowers.
This piece is made using the hammering technique, but the construction and firing are very delicate, resulting in an elegant finish.
Am I the only one who gets the impression that this work is similar to the works of Nakazato Shigetoshi, the uncle of the 14th Nakazato Tarouemon?

[Ceramics history]

Born in 1957 as the eldest son of Nakazato Tarouemon 13. Graduated from the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Art and Design, Musashino Art University in 1979. Completed graduate studies at the same university in 1981. Started making pottery at Nakazato Tarouemon 13 pottery studio in 1983. Selected for the first time at the 16th Nitten Exhibition with his hammered blue Karatsu hand-held jar "Kairoku" in 2000. Received the Minister of Education Award at the 5th Asian Crafts Exhibition in 2002. Succeeded in the name of Nakazato Tarouemon 14 in 2002. Selected for the 50th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition with his hammered Karatsu ware twisted jar in 2003. Selected for the 52nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition with his Karatsu Ido tea bowl in 2005. Selected six times thereafter until 2010. Became a full member of the Japan Crafts Association in 2007. Received the Karatsu City Government Merit Award and the Navy Blue Ribbon Medal in 2011.