25548 Living National Treasure Jiro Kinjo (Round Vase with Shrimp and Fish Design)

Height 17.8cm

Diameter 15.4cm

A potter born in Naha City. A holder of the national intangible cultural property "Ryukyu pottery" skill (the first Living National Treasure in Okinawa Prefecture). This is a vase with a design of fish and shrimp.

The fish and shrimp are carved firmly into this masterpiece, which is full of dynamism. It is a piece of work of such high quality that is rarely seen these days.