This is a faceted blue tea bowl, a work of the husband-and-wife team Naoyoshi Kanazawa & Ayo Osachi, who create pottery in Amakusa, featuring the earthy texture, form, and beautiful glaze. Recommended for those who appreciate Lucie Rie. Approximate size: Diameter: approx. 11.7 cm Height: approx. 7.4 cm "Ayo" is the unit and studio name. Husband Naoyoshi Kanazawa makes the vessels, and wife Ayo Osachi handles the "keshiki" (scenery/presentation). Atelier Ayo is located in Amakusa. 【Naoyoshi Kanazawa】 2008 Began his path in pottery. Started creating pottery in Amakusa. Incorporates various expressions into his vessels and holds pottery exhibitions nationwide. 2022 Established a kiln at Ayo and creates vessels. 【Ayo Osachi】 2008 Began her path in video. Worked in Fukuoka as a video director, involved in planning and producing programs. "Zekkei Kaidan (Spectacular Staircases)", "A Rainy Day Reading Trip", "Susuru Kikaku (Slurping Project)", "Aji na Ji (Tasteful Characters)", etc. 2022 Handles the "keshiki" (video/photography and text/arrangement) of Ayo. Notes: There may be areas that look like scratches when the glaze is scraped off the foot, but these are from the beginning. Please check the photos and understand. Only the artwork itself is included. This is not Oribe ware.