HEISHI, Ko-Seto, ash-glazed, Kamakura Period（1185–1333CE）

This is a straight-sided vase from a medieval kiln, crafted using the coil-building technique with clay. The neck is formed on a potter's wheel and joined seamlessly, while the surface of the vessel is meticulously finished with a smooth texture. The flowing ash glaze and the incised lines around the shoulder and upper body of the vase provide a refined elegance to the piece.

Excavated from a kiln site, this vase features a calligraphic joint and includes a drop-in insert. It would serve beautifully as a flower vase, evoking the charm of ancient kilns with seasonal wildflowers or other blooms.