Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture: This is an iron-glazed tea bowl by Toshio Takeda, a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association, and a Mashiko-yaki potter. Regular members of the Japan Kogei Association are only those with outstanding techniques. This tea bowl has a simple, rustic impression typical of traditional Mashiko ware, and a wabi-sabi aesthetic. - Marked with the potter's seal "敏" (Toshi) on the side of the foot. - The color is close to brown. - Although not a recent work, it is in a clean, undamaged condition. - Inner diameter approximately 11.5 cm, height approximately 8.5 cm. - Comes with a wooden box and a descriptive slip. Thank you for viewing.