This is a tea bowl (Daichi) by the husband-and-wife team of Naoyoshi Kanazawa & Ayo Osachi, who create pottery in Amakusa, featuring the earthy texture, form, and beautiful glaze of their works. Approximate size: Diameter: approx. 11.4 cm Height: approx. 6.5 cm Suitable for small tea bowls, au lait cups, etc. "Ayo" is the unit and studio name. Husband Naoyoshi Kanazawa makes the vessels, and wife Sachi Ayo handles the "keshiki" (scenery/presentation). Atelier Ayo is located in Amakusa. 【Naoyoshi Kanazawa】 2008 Began his path in pottery. Started making pottery in Amakusa. Incorporates various expressions into his vessels and holds pottery exhibitions nationwide. 2022 Established a kiln at Ayo and creates vessels. 【Sachi Ayo】 2008 Began her path in video. Worked in Fukuoka as a video director, involved in planning and producing programs. "Zekkei Kaidan" (Scenic Staircase), "A Rainy Day Reading Trip," "Susuru Kikaku" (Slurping Project), "Aji na Ji" (Tasteful Characters), etc. 2022 Handles the "keshiki" (video/photography and text/arrangement) of Ayo. Notes: There may be areas that look like scratches where the glaze was removed when scraping the glaze from the foot of the piece, but this is from the beginning. Please confirm the photos and understand. This is for the artwork only. This is not Oribe ware.