(Size) Maximum diameter of the tea bowl: approx. 12.3cm x height: approx. 8.4cm Outer box width: approx. 16.5cm x depth: approx. 16.3cm x height: approx. 11.6cm (Description) This is a "Kuromuta-yaki Salt-glazed Iron Sand Flow Pattern Tea Bowl" by Masami Maruta, a potter from Saga Prefecture. It is his own work, in perfect condition, with its original box and accompanying booklet. The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. Although difficult to see, there is a signature "正" (Masashi) next to the foot. The iron sand flow pattern, drawn with swift brushstrokes, depicts flowers and plants. It is a very comfortable tea bowl to hold; please check the images. ★ This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being exhibited as it was purchased. We look forward to your bids. This is a release from a collector's estate. Please check the images. ★ This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being exhibited as it was purchased. Thank you. (Biography) Masami Maruta (1925.12.6 - 1979.9.10) Full Member of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association Kuromuta Kiln Art name: Bamin. Born in 1925 in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, into a family of kiln owners. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School in 1942. Studied under Shōji Hamada from 1950. Received the highest award at the Saga Prefecture Exhibition in 1960. Selected for the 37th Kokuten (National Exhibition) in 1963. Received the highest award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Western Japan Exhibition in 1966. Participated in the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition from 1970. Exhibited at the Issuikai Exhibition from 1973. Became a full member of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association in 1978. In the same year, held the Kyushu Pottery Three-Person Exhibition at Tokyu Department Store Main Store. He established a unique folk craft style using salt glaze, based on the traditional techniques of the Kuromuta Kiln, which was opened in the late Momoyama period. His representative works include "Salt-glazed Iron Sand Gosu Ceramic Bowl." He also established the Hizen Folk Craft Pottery Museum on his property and opened it to the public. Died of stomach cancer on December 6th at the National Ureshino Hospital in Fujitsu-gun, Saga Prefecture, at the age of 54. #TaroemonNakazato #ShojiHamada #MuneyoshiMaruta #TakashiNakazato #SajiroTanaka #JizenNakagawa #KiyomiKawakami #ShigetoshiNakazato #Sakunoriokamoto #MasamiMaruta #NobumasaMaruta #Karatsu-yaki #Old Karatsu #FolkCraft #Kuromuta-yaki #SagaPrefecture #Potter #Omotesenke #Urasenke #TeaBowl #TeaCeremonyUtensils