Ichikawa Kozo (1930-2009) was a renowned potter based in the Yamashina district of Kyoto. He trained under the renowned master potter Kusube Yaichi. Ichikawa made his debut at the Nitten Exhibition in 1952 and became a judge of the exhibition in 1966. Renowned for his exceptionally fine and impeccable ceramic work, he won numerous awards in Japan and presented his creations in France and Canada. In 2000, he received the Minister of Education Award at the prestigious Nikkokai Exhibition in Tokyo. Today, Ichikawa is celebrated as one of the most prominent artists of Kyo-ware, which was recognized as a traditional craft in 1977. 

The porcelain of this round vase with a wavy square neck is worked with surface variations and unglazed parts that create a feeling of movement and texture, giving an impression of mobility to the different fish painted with a very sure brushstroke.

a dynamic yet serene appearance. This harmonious blend of simplicity and complexity is characteristic of Ichikawa Kozo's mastery of ceramic art.