Hello, this item is a Japanese pottery vase, accompanied by its original wooden tomobako (storage box) inscribed with calligraphy. The box inscription identifies the piece as a decorative vase (飾り壺, kazari-tsubo), and includes the potter’s name 信田風哉作 (Nobuta Fūsai saku, meaning “made by Nobuta Fūsai”). The vase itself shows characteristics associated with Japanese stoneware, likely from the mid to late 20th century, featuring a rustic surface texture and intentional irregularities typical of styles such as Shigaraki, Bizen, or Tokoname ware. The size (6.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches) and weight suggest a substantial hand-thrown piece rather than a mass-produced item.

In terms of market value, Japanese studio pottery by named mid-century or later artisans has gained steady collector interest, especially when accompanied by a tomobako. Vases signed and boxed like this usually range in value from $300 to $1,200 USD depending on the specific potter’s recognition and stylistic appeal.