Porcelain vase by Fujii Shumei, 藤井朱明 (1936-2017)

Bottle vase with a narrow neck and flared lip. The body is covered with a crackled glaze with silver metallic reflections on a cobalt blue background. The cracks reveal the blue background in a network of irregular lines covering the entire surface. The neck is glazed in a solid glossy blue. Dimensions. Height: 16 cm — Diameter: 9 cm. Fujii Shumei (1936–2017) Ceramicist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Develops a personal language based on traditional Arita techniques enriched with innovative processes. Selected for the 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.