Porcelain vase by Tsuji Takehiko 

The porcelain was engraved to achieve this concentrated effect on the neck of the vase, then highlighted by two shades of underglaze cobalt blue which give impressive movement.

Signed under the base. Vase having been presented at an exhibition.

Tsuji Takehiko was born in Arita. Graduated from Saga Technical High School. After working for a company, he studied drawing at the Yokohama Modeling Institute. Returning to his hometown, he continued to study under his father Ichido and Inoue Manji. Awarded prizes at the Nitten Exhibition. Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award and a special prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Member of the Japan Modern Industrial Arts Association and judge at the same exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and elsewhere. 

Tsuji Takehiko was the president of the Arita Ceramics Association.

24.5 x 20cm approximately

Original box and exhibition label