Shiro Tsujimura Hikidashi Kuro Chawan (Black Pulled Tea Bowl) - No Tomobako (Original Box) Size: Height 10.5cm, Diameter approx. 11cm Purchased from a used art shop on Oimatsu-dori, Osaka - Color: Black - Shape: Rounded - Material: Pottery Born in Nara in 1947 Aspired to be a painter in 1965, entered Zen temples Settled in Mima, Nara in 1970, built a kiln First solo exhibition in Mima in 1977 Began solo exhibitions in Japan (painting and pottery) First solo exhibition at Tachikichi Main Store, Kyoto in 1990 (held 8 times thereafter) Began solo exhibitions overseas in 1993, including Germany, America, France, and England (painting and pottery) "Shiro Tsujimura: Vessels and Tea Bowls Exhibition" at the Urasenke Tea Ceremony Museum in 1999 Invited to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, Altenpo Pavilion from 2007 Thank you for viewing.