Hagi-yaki tea bowl (mark: Midori) made by Nobuo Tomehara of Doh-gama kiln. Comes with a wooden box (Shiho-zan), cloth, and a booklet. The pottery mark of "Shinro" is present (image 17). [Condition of the item] - Overall, there is tea stain due to aging. [Size] Diameter: 12.8cm Height: 8.3cm Weight: 354g Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. [Delivery date and time cannot be specified] Due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery, the delivery date and time cannot be specified. [No price reduction] The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. [Nobuo Tomehara (1946-2012)] Born in Kyoto in 1946. In 1967, he studied the basics of pottery under the guidance of Yoshimitsu Morino, a ceramic artist from Gojozaka, Kyoto, and former director of the Nitten, and Yasumei Morino, a member of the Nitten. In 1973, he entered the studio of Taibi Yoshika, a Hagi-yaki ceramic artist, director of the Nitten, and member of the Japan Art Academy, and studied Hagi-yaki pottery. In 1976, he built a kiln. He named it Doh-gama (Tsuchiwagama), a Hagi-yaki workshop. In 1985, he received the Excellence Award at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the City Council Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1986, he received the Special Selection Award at the Flower Vessels Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Excellence Award (Minister of Education Award) at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1987, he received the Special Selection Award at the Flower Vessels Exhibition for the second consecutive year. In 1988, he received the TV Yamaguchi Award in both the first and second parts of the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award (Governor of Oita Prefecture Award) at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Branch Director's Encouragement Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Nagasan Award at the Nagasan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Purchased by Tokoname City Hall. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1989, he studied under Ryusaku Miwa (12th generation Kyusetsu), a ceramic artist, and learned about art theory. In the same year, he received the Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Association Exhibition. In the same year, he was selected for the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition [10 Years After Reorganization] Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Hagi City Education Committee Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1990, he received the Asahi Culture Center Award at the Western Craft Art Exhibition. In 1992, he received the Mayor's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1999, he received the Hagi City Education and Culture Encouragement Award. In 2002, he received the Asahi Shimbun Encouragement Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In 2008, he was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. In 2009, he received the Sogo Hiroshima Store Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In 2012, he passed away. #tea_bowl #MATCHA #Hagi_ware #HagiYaki #Hagi_pottery Ceramics Tea Ceremony Utensils Tea Ceremony Dishes Pottery Traditional Crafts Collection With signature Deceased artist Pine, bamboo, and plum tree Painting Auspicious objects Pottery Glaze