【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. ・Please note: VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and do not cover import duties, or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. 【Product details】 This exquisite vermilion and black lacquer vase, titled "Gokuraku Haze", is a masterpiece by Ogura Gengo（1940-1994), a renowned lacquer artist from Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Ogura graduated from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts), where he studied under Yamazaki Kakutarō in the Department of Crafts, specializing in lacquer arts. Known for his innovative technique of applying maki-e (sprinkled picture) over dry lacquer, Ogura blended traditional lacquer artistry with modern expression. His works were frequently exhibited at Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition), and he served as a professor at Toyama University. This vase, "Gokuraku Haze" (Paradise Goby), showcases a stunning design of black lacquer goby elegantly swimming across a rich vermillion surface. The goby are intricately inlaid with raden (mother-of-pearl), adding a shimmering effect. The background features accents of gold leaf and nashiji, a technique where fine gold flakes are sprinkled onto wet lacquer, resulting in a luxurious and elegant texture. This piece transcends the traditional concepts of maki-e and lacquerware, presenting a bold, artistic expression. The base of the vase is signed in vermilion lacquer, and the inside of the original wooden box lid features a handwritten signature and stamp. There are minor scuffs present, but overall, the vase is in good condition. Please review the photos for further details on the condition. Dimensions: approx. H 37 cm W 21 cm Top opening diameter: approx. 3.3 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!