This is a set of kumi-dashi tea bowls made by the fourth generation of Zouroku Mashimizu, a potter from Kyoto. The original box indicates there are five bowls, but this is a sale of three. One bowl was opened for photography, and the remaining two are unopened, as they were when purchased. The fourth generation, Zouroku Mashimizu, was born in 1933 as the eldest son of the third generation, Zouroku. He took over the family business in 1971. He inherited the tradition of Kyo-yaki (Kyoto-style pottery) from the first generation, specializing in techniques such as celadon, kohiki (white slip), and colored painting, mainly producing matcha tea utensils and sencha tea utensils. Currently, the fifth generation Zouroku carries on the tradition. Main Career: Born: 1933 (Showa 8) Name Succession: Succeeded as the fourth generation Zouroku in 1971. Pottery Activities: Engaged in pottery under his father, the third generation Zouroku, and maintained the family business. Style: Used traditional techniques such as celadon, kohiki, and colored painting, mainly producing matcha tea utensils and sencha tea utensils. He also excelled in three-dimensional expressions of subjects like the God of Longevity and animals. Mark: Used the "Mashimizu Zouroku" mark and the "Zouroku" mark passed down from the first generation. #Kumajiro Pottery Tea Utensils Collection ↑ Click to see other works!