This porcelain vase, created by Inoue Haruo, embodies the elegance and finesse of Kyoto ceramics. Its spherical shape, softened by harmonious curves, is topped with a slightly flared and narrow neck. The surface of the vase is decorated with ears of wheat delicately curved under a veiled sun and subtly integrated into the overall pastel beige hue, recalling the ephemeral nature and simple beauty that characterize Inoue Haruo's work.

Inoue Haruo (1910-1975), born in 1910, underwent rigorous training at the Kyoto Municipal Ceramic Training Institute, an institution renowned for producing some of Japan's greatest potters. After World War II, Inoue began exhibiting his work at prestigious exhibitions such as Kanten and Nitten.

Inoue's works are distinguished by their delicacy and constant search for innovation. This quest for renewal in an art as traditional as Kyō ceramics has allowed Inoue to carve out a prominent place in the Japanese artistic community.

He was a member of the Decorative Arts Association of Japan, which organized an exhibition at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Australia in 1970.

This vase, with its apparent simplicity and underlying sophistication, perfectly illustrates Inoue Haruo's artistic philosophy: a combination of respect for tradition and creative boldness. His works are rare on the market.