This is a black Raku tea bowl, a posthumous work by the late Masafumi Tagawa, a renowned ceramic artist from San'in. I was able to obtain this Raku tea bowl, which was not for sale, many years ago after visiting his home several times and making a persistent request. This is an extremely valuable black Raku tea bowl that has been exhibited in numerous art exhibitions. With age, subtle reddish-brown tones and fine crazing have emerged in the glaze. It closely resembles the aesthetic of Chojiro's Raku tea bowls, possessing a dignified presence with its refined form. The inscription in the accompanying wooden box is the artist's own handwriting. A "bookmark" is also included. I am a former member of a tea ceremony school of the ○ Senke, and I am currently organizing and decluttering my collection of tea utensils and tea ceremony tools. Each item holds deep memories, and it is with a heavy heart that I am listing this black Raku tea bowl in particular. I would be grateful if someone could cherish and inherit it. It will be shipped with careful packaging. [Dimensions] Rim diameter: approx. 11.7 cm Inner height of the bowl: approx. 7.5 cm Foot diameter: approx. 5.2 cm Overall height: approx. 9.0 cm Box dimensions: Approx. 14.5 cm in length and width Height: approx. 12 cm