Hana-Ire: Vintage Japanese Vase, Bizen Ware with Natural ash glaze

This is a Vintage Japanese Vase made of Bizen-ware with a natural ash glaze.  It is in excellent condition: no chips; no cracks.  This bud-vase was made about 35 years ago.

The signature of the potter is carved on the bottom.  Height is 7.9"(20.0cm), Diameter is 3.9"(10.0cm).