This is a luxurious piece with a colorful cloud and brocade design painted all over. "Unkin" (cloud and brocade) refers to a pattern depicting cherry blossoms and autumn leaves together, with the cherry blossoms representing clouds and the autumn leaves representing brocade. This pattern combines spring and autumn, allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. A mark is stamped on the side of the foot. The accompanying box has the mark "Unkin Kashiki Tozan Zo" (Cloud and Brocade Confectionery Container, made by Tozan) on the lid. There are no scratches or repairs, and the condition is excellent. With original box. With original cloth. Diameter: 19 cm, Height: 12.5 cm, Foot diameter: 7.8 cm Appraisal value in the Art Collectors' Directory: 1.5 million yen ▢ 2nd Tozan Ito (1871-1937) Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware). Tozan kiln of Awata-yaki. The fourth son of Kunikuni Honda, a chief retainer of the former Omi Zeze clan. Adopted son of the first Tozan. His art names were Tozan and Shoto. Initially, he studied Japanese painting, but his personality and techniques were recognized, and he was registered as the successor. He inherited the style of the first Tozan and achieved great results, demonstrating an elegant and high-class style. He contributed to the restoration of the Zeze Kagerouen Garden in Taisho 9 (1920) and completed a new kiln. He served as a judge for the Teiten Exhibition and held the position of chief priest. [References] Rakkan Kao Daijiten (Dictionary of Seals and Signatures) Tankosha Bijutsuka Meikan (Art Collectors' Directory) Bijutsu Club Chado Daijiten (Tea Ceremony Encyclopedia) Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo (Tea Bowl Shop Restaurant) #Tea ceremony #Kashibachi (Confectionery bowl) #Kashiki (Confectionery container) #Japanese sweets #Pottery #Potter #Tea utensils #Tozan Ito #Kyoto #Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) #Ro (sunken hearth) #Furo (portable brazier) #San-Senke (Three Sen Families) #Omotesenke (Omote Senke School) #Urasenke (Urasenke School) #Mushakoji Senke (Mushakoji Senke School) #Tea ceremony #Usucha (thin tea) #Koicha (thick tea) #Antique art #Tea room #Tea party #Kyoto #Beauty #Art