This is a teacup by Naoto Ishii, purchased from a pottery shop. It has only been used two or three times and is in beautiful condition. Please understand that this is a used item. Diameter: Approximately 7 cm Height: Approximately 8 cm This is a work by Naoto Ishii, who has a climbing kiln in Kyotamba-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. A soft beige cup made with German clay. Naoto Ishii / Ceramic Artist Born in Kyoto in 1954 In 1980, while studying at the Faculty of Integrated Sciences, Hiroshima University, researching Masayasu Ando, he began to explore "soil" due to the social problems of environmental issues. 1981-83: Lived an agricultural life in northern Hiroshima Prefecture 1984-87: Trained at Doraku Toen in Iga 1992: Acquired and cleared a field in Kyotamba-cho 1993: Built a hermitage, Kaigenken 1994: Built a climbing kiln, relocated an old folk house, and fired the first kiln 2009: Opened a new workshop Exhibitions at various galleries and department stores in Japan, and a solo exhibition in Seoul, South Korea. His kiln-changed works have been highly regarded by art lovers in Europe in recent years.