Kutani ware Vase with Wooden Gift Box - Shibata Hiroshi - Aoi / 九谷焼 花瓶 AP8-1007 ■ Size: 9 cm diameter

■ Size: 9 cm diameter (top)

or cherry bark craft

making them ideal for extended moments of calm and reflection

◾ 2 tea cups in a wooden gift box

has given her a unique perspective and artistic vision that shines through in her work

Kutani ware Vase with Wooden Gift Box - Shibata Hiroshi - Aoi / 九谷焼 花瓶 AP8-1007 ■ Size: 9 cm diameterThis elegant vase is the work of Shibata Hiroshi, a master ceramicist of Hakuhou Kiln (), born in 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecturethe heartland of Kutani ware. Trained under esteemed mentors including Takeshi Yamachika and Fujio Kitade, Shibatas work blends classical craftsmanship with modern refinement. His pieces have been honoured at prestigious exhibitions such as Nitten and are preserved in national institutions, including the Kutani Ware Museum and