This is a vase with a red apple pattern by Shinkai Kanzan. Eight large apples are drawn. Shinkai Kanzan (1912–) was a Japanese ceramic artist who was active from the Meiji period to the early Showa period, working in Kyoto and Nara. He produced excellent works using glazing techniques, and he was known for his artistic skill and technical prowess. Born in Kyoto Prefecture, his real name was Kunitaro. He came from a family with a long tradition in pottery, with his grandfather being the third generation Seifu Yohei and his uncle being the fourth generation Seifu Yohei. After graduating from the Craft School, he first entered the Teiten exhibition in 1930. Until before the war, he continued to be selected for exhibitions such as Teiten and Shinbunten with works mainly in sometsuke (blue and white porcelain). In 1948, he returned to Japan and began to focus on pottery and research on clay, mainly exhibiting at the Nitten exhibition. In 1951, he received the Special Selection at the 7th Nitten exhibition, and in 1958, he was recommended as a member. In 1974, he received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Award at the 6th restructured Nitten exhibition, and in 1980, he received the Japan Art Academy Award for his work "Gentori" exhibited at the previous year's Nitten exhibition. In 1984, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, and in 1989, he received the Special Achievement Award at the Kyoto Prefectural Culture Awards, among many other awards and honors. Initially, his works were mainly in sometsuke (blue and white porcelain), but after switching to pottery, he developed his own profound works using various techniques such as iron glazing, coloring, nail carving, pottery carving, and inlay, with simple designs of fish, birds, and animals. Vase size Center Diameter 18.5 cm Top Diameter 10.3 cm Bottom Diameter 10.0 cm Height 17.6 cm Weight 1440 g Box size Width 21.7 cm Height 22.5 cm Weight 2300 g Condition: Condition is good. There are dirt and damage on the outer box. And the string is broken. It broke while I was taking a photo. If you pull it forcibly, there is a risk of further damage. Please, handle with care. There is a slight stain line on the yellow apple part. I have posted a lot of photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 030822250520