(Size) Chawan maximum diameter: approx. 12.8cm x height: approx. 8.2cm Shared box width: approx. 14.7cm x depth: approx. 14.7cm x height: approx. 11.8cm (Product Description) This is a "Showa Heichin Zodiac Tea Bowl" from Kagerōen, the kiln of Zezeyaki in Shiga Prefecture. It is in perfect condition and comes with a shared box and cloth. It has been authenticated by the 12th generation head of the Horinouchi family of the Omotesenke school, Sōkan Horinouchi, who inscribed "Zezeyaki Colored Annam-style Dragon Painting Tea Bowl" on the inside of the box lid. The condition is excellent. You can enjoy using it as is, or you can display it. There is a stamp of "ぜ々" inside the foot. This is a refined and elegant piece with a pleasant feel in the hand. You can enjoy using it in a tea ceremony as is. Please check the images. This is from a collector's estate sale. Please check the images. ★This item was purchased in Kyushu. It is being sold as purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Sōkan Horinouchi (1919-) A tea ceremony master from the late Showa to Heisei eras. Born January 20, 1919. 12th generation head of the Horinouchi family of the Omotesenke school. Born in Kyoto. Graduated from Kyoto University. His real name is Yoshihiko. His other pseudonyms include Chōseian and Kenchūsai. Due to the sudden death of his older brother, the 11th generation, he studied under Sōsa Sen, the 13th generation of Omotesenke. In 1953, he succeeded to the name Sōkan. He served as the head of Chōseian and a director of Fushin'an. In 1997, he passed on the name Sōkan to his elder brother's eldest son and took the name Sōshin. His published works include "Cha no Yu Jūwa" and "Chabana." #Kenzo Iwasaki #Sadanao Iwasaki #Shunkyo Yamamoto #Second generation Tōzan Ito #Tetsuji Shibayama #Kagerōen #Omi Zezeyaki #Shiga Prefecture #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Enshu Seven Kilns #Tea Bowl #Tea Ceremony Utensils