This teabowl is believed to have been made at the Shirahata-yama kiln of Takatori (circa 1630-1665) in the Kuroda clan's Chikuzen domain in Fukuoka from the early to mid-Edo period. The original of this teabowl is a Korean Goryeo teabowl. It features a bold carving around the foot, known as a shiitake foot, and the crinkled wrinkles on the waist are characteristic. Although the glaze on this teabowl is different, so it is not a pure copy, it is clearly a work made with that in mind. The clay has a high iron content, and the inside of the bowl has many small marks, a characteristic seen in Goryeo teabowls, likely due to the influence of the Korean potters who were involved. The glaze is a clown glaze, a color reminiscent of bitter chocolate, which is a characteristic of Takatori ware, and it makes the tea look beautiful. The Edo period box is an Enshu-gonomi box, favored by Enshu Kobori, who had a deep connection with Takatori ware, and has a distinctive bottom structure. The dimensions of the box when the teabowl is placed inside are perfect. Old Takatori teabowls that were made with the Korean Goryeo teabowl in mind are very rare. This is a piece that we would like to be used by tea enthusiasts and tea masters. No damage. Diameter: approx. 15.3cm-14.9cm. Height: approx. 7.6cm. The item will be on sale until the end of October.