This is a "Blue Shino Tea Bowl" by Toshiji Kato (加藤土史路), a ceramic artist from "Oji Kiln" in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. It is an unused item that has been carefully stored as part of a collection. This is a rare "Blue Shino" piece, featuring a beautiful blue-gray glaze, a unique variation within Shino ware. The front of the bowl is decorated with dynamic iron painting, and the surface displays the numerous small pinholes known as "yuzuhada" (citron skin), characteristic of Shino ware, giving it a warm and powerful feel (images 1-3). Mr. Kato has received numerous awards in contemporary art competitions, and this tea bowl has a somewhat modern and artistic appearance. [Accessories] (Complete set) ・Tomobako (wooden box with ink inscription "Blue Shino Tea Bowl, made by Toshiji" and artist's seal) ・Sakureki (pottery history document) (※Everything shown in the images is included) [Condition: New, Unused] ・The tea bowl itself is unused, so there are no cracks, chips, or signs of use, and it is in very beautiful condition. The artist's pottery seal is on the side of the kodai (foot). ・The tomobako may have slight scratches due to long-term storage. This is a very beautiful, unused item, but please consider it as a storage item that has been in someone's possession once. Would you like it for tea practice or as a special collection piece? 421801040906 --------------------------- #ToshijiKato #OjiKiln #SetoWare #ShinoWare #BlueShino #TeaBowl #MatchaBowl #TeaUtensils #TeaCeremony #Ceramics #Antique #ContemporaryArt #Tomobako #Unused