*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Ryukyu-ware vase made around 30 years ago. It was made using the slab technique and blue and iron based brush work over a light coloured base. This piece is made of stoneware and the opening is wide enough to fit a small bunch of thin stemmed flowers. This piece would also be suitable for displaying dried flowers. The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom. Ryukyu-ware refers to earthenware and stoneware pottery produced on the Ryukyu Islands. It first appeared during the Gusuku period (1100s-1400s) and was influenced by utilitarian wares from China. It may be glazed or unglazed and mainly consists of ornaments like shisa, large pottery jars known as tsubo, tableware and to a lesser extent large urns. Ryukyu-ware is also known as Nanban-ware, although this is more typically unglazed pieces. Tsuboya-ware is now the centre of pottery production in Okinawa after kilns in Misato, Shuri and Naha were grouped together under the Ryukyu government in 1682. Size H.14.2cm (5.5”) x 8.5cm (3.3”) x 8.5cm (3.3”) Condition Unfortunately the rim has a hairline crack on one corner, please refer to the last three photos. THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION **Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. **USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message). **Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message). **Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days. **Russia: No shipping methods available.
