Offered is an exceptional antique Japanese vase that I believe to be a rare example from the Awaji potteries. The entire surface is deeply incised with a classic Japanese stylized wave design. The glaze is like nothing I have ever seen on Awaji, but I have had this basic form without the incising and not so elegant, in the more usual Awaji monochrome. The clay body on the foot ring looks appropriate as does the impressed Nippon mark. Measures 12.75" in height.