Japanese Bizen-yaki (Bizen-ware) Tokkuri or vase by Kimura Kozo ( b 1941 ).
Artist mark on the base.

Measurements : 8 1/4" (21 cm) tall and 6 7/8" (17.5 cm) wide.
Weight about : 1.4 kilograms.
It is in good condition and comes with original signed and stamped wooden box.

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Large Bizen thrown and cut vase has inlaid design.
Made by Bizen artist Kitano Katsuhiko (1954-), has be accepted the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others.
Artist sign "Kita" on the base.

Measurements : 14 7/8" (37.8cm) tall and 7 7/8" (20cm) wide.
Weight (about) : 5.1 kilograms.
It is in good condition and comes with original signed and stamped wooden box.

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This impressive Tokoname ware, covered with bluish glaze, has a distinct design by Yoshikawa Masamichi (b 1946). He has be accepted many exhibitions including the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) and received a number of awards. In 1981, he was awarded the grand prize in the Asahi pottery exhibition. There are two Kamakizu (a scar or crack that happens in a kiln) as shown of the photographs, but Kamakizu do not detract from its value of work...