(Size) Maximum diameter of the tea bowl: approx. 12.7cm x height: approx. 7.4cm Outer box width: approx. 15.2cm x depth: approx. 15.2cm x height: approx. 11.7cm (Product Description) This is a "Shigaraki Tea Bowl" by Shiga Prefecture potter Rakusai Takahashi, with its original box, cloth, and booklet. The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. There is a carved signature "ら" (ra) on the side of the foot. This is a very comfortable and easy-to-use tea bowl. The "ishihaze" (stone cracks) of quartz contained in the Shigaraki clay are also visible on the surface of the work, Please enjoy this as part of the scenery of a Shigaraki work. It can be enjoyed at tea ceremonies regardless of the season. Please check the images. This is from a collector's release. Please check the images. ★This item was purchased in Kyushu. It is being exhibited as it was purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Born: November 8, 1925 (Taisho 14) Studied under: His father, the 3rd generation Rakusai. Succession: Succeeded to the title of 4th generation Rakusai in 1975 (Showa 50). Activities: Taught at the University of Southern California and was active overseas. Held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya, Kobe Sogo, etc. #Shiro Tsujimura #Morihiro Hosokawa #Naokata Ueda #Michio Furutani #Ryoji Koie #Kiyoko Kamiyama #Katsuyoshi Kotoge #Nozomi Shinohara #Yasuhisa Kamiyama #Shiga Prefecture #Japan's Six Ancient Kilns #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Tea Bowl #Tea Ceremony Utensils