(Size) Rice Bowl: Maximum body diameter: approx. 12.3cm x height: approx. 7.5cm Wooden box: Width: approx. 14.8cm x Depth: approx. 14.8cm x Height: approx. 12cm (Description) This is a "Takatori Chawan" (tea bowl) made by the 13th generation Hassen Takatori, a potter from Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a self-made piece, undamaged, with a wooden box and cloth. The condition is good, and it can be enjoyed as is. The mark "Takatori" is stamped on the side of the foot. This work is rare for Takatori Chawan, as it is glazed with white glaze, which I think will make the green of the tea stand out in the bowl. It can be used and enjoyed in tea ceremonies regardless of the season. This is an item from a collector's collection, please check the images. ★This is a purchase from the Kyushu region. It is being sold as it was purchased, thank you. (Brief History) 13th generation Hassen Takatori: Born December 27, 1934 Graduated from Koishiwara Elementary School in 1950 and entered the family business. Succeeded as the 13th generation of Takatori ware in 1953. Won an award at the National Ceramic Exhibition. Selected for the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition, and subsequently selected continuously. Appointed as a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association in 1959. Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1973. Received the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture Award from the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association in 1975. Certified as a Traditional Craftsman (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) in 1980. Permanent preservation of tea bowls dedicated to Ise Jingu Shrine in 1986. Selected for the Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1988. Received the International Arts and Culture Award in 1989. Received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Technicians. Received the Grand Prize at the Paris Art Festival in 1996. Received the Kyushu Bureau of International Trade and Industry Director-General's Award in 1998. Appointed as the Chairman of the Koishiwara Traditional Craftsmen Association in 2001. Received the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2004. Featured in NHK's "100 Bowls by 100 People." Received the National Traditional Craftsmen Association's Contribution Award in 2005. Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Single Gold Ray, in the autumn. 77th Birthday Commemorative Exhibition (at the Fukuoka Art Museum) in 2013. #Takatori Seizan #Takatori Hachizan #Takatori Hassen #Kamei Miraku #Kamei Rakuzan #Takatori Kie #Onimaru Setsuzan #Onimaru Heizan #Takatori Ware #Koishiwara Ware #Folk Craft #Ceramics #Pottery #Tea Ceremony Utensils #Enshu Seven Kilns #Omotesenke #Urasenke