This is a black glazed pot by potter Naruyoshi Morioka, who creates his pottery at the foot of Mount Koya in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It was purchased at a solo exhibition of Morioka's work at "Utsuwa Note," a craft gallery in Kawagoe, and has been stored at home, unused and new. It has a rich and expressive appearance with effects such as kiln variations, ash glaze, and stone marks from firing in a large wood-fired kiln. The glossy black glaze creates a deep texture. The lower part of the pot is unglazed and fired hard, with fingerprints from the glazing process, resulting in a profound finish. The shape is elegant with a sharp rim, while the base is solid and stable. Morioka's signature is inscribed on the bottom. The dimensions are: mouth diameter 8.3 cm x width 10.5 cm x height 8 cm. The price was 22,000 yen. Overall, it has the bold and rustic charm characteristic of Morioka's works, so we ask for your understanding in this regard. Yuriko Morioka, Satonobu Ito, Aso Kojima, Fumihiro Tamura, Mori Murata, Shingo Oka, Osamu Mitoma