This was in the tea room of my grandmother, who was a teacher of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony. It's a handmade item by a craftsman, so the slight curvature is a characteristic feature. There is a kiln mark on the back. Size: Approximately 10 x 10 x 11cm ✥ Kobushi-yaki Along with cherry blossoms, the kobushi (magnolia) announces the arrival of spring in the northern regions. It was named "Kobushi-gama" because the magnolia was in bloom when the first kiln was fired, and is now widely known as "Kobushi-yaki."