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Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Ships from Europe: no customs fees for bidders in the European Union. Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and a long, tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is created using the konoha‑gihō technique: vine leaves with finely detailed veins are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their impressions in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged asymmetrically across the upper part of the body. Signed on the base. Dimensions Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm Fujii Shumei (1936–2017) Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. He developed a personal visual language based on traditional Arita techniques, enriched with innovative processes, including konoha‑gihō, which became his signature. Selected several times for Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award in 1994. Some of his works are held in public collections, including the British Museum. ---- Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders. Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: vine leaves with finely detailed veining are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their imprints in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged in an asymmetric composition across the upper body. Signed on the base. Dimensions Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm Fujii Shumei (1936–2017) Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Known for merging traditional Arita porcelain techniques with personal innovations, especially the konoha‑gihō leaf‑texture method. Exhibited at Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award (1994). Some works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.

Estimate:£417.14

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