Karaku Kiln Mishima Tea Bowl. With a wooden box. Pottery mark of "Karaku Kiln" present. This is a wonderful tea bowl with a tasteful Mishima flower pattern and calendar hand design. (Kiln Explanation) Rakuzan Kiln is located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, which straddle the border between Mie and Shiga prefectures. The first generation, Rakuzan Shimizu, was the first to incorporate the style of Korean tea bowls into Banko ware, earning high praise. His technique was inherited by the third generation, Hiroshi, who studied and built a kiln in Korea, the production area of Korean tea bowls, and revived Korean tea bowls as contemporary works. Currently, the fourth generation, Hisashi, and his younger brother, Jin, are diligently engaged in pottery. - Works made in Korea are marked "Karaku Kiln made." - Works made in Japan are marked "Rakuzan Kiln made." The works with the kiln mark were made by the Shimizu family and their disciples, and the individual cannot be identified. In addition, works with the personal pottery mark of Hisashi are sold at department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Isetan for 100,000 to 300,000 yen or more. Please be aware that some people sell items with the kiln mark as works by Hiroshi or Hisashi on Yahoo Auctions and Mercari. ★ Although it is an unused item, it has been stored for over 10 years, so it is listed as "no noticeable scratches or stains" (please note that the wooden box has deteriorated over time). ★ Immediate purchase OK. Free anonymous Mercari shipping. ★ Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous, as it is a used and old item. ★ Please understand that this is a layman's inspection before purchasing. I apologize if I have overlooked anything else. ★ Rulers and measuring tapes are not included. ★ For packaging, we may use recycled materials such as newspapers, paper bags, cardboard, and waste materials that are suitable for the product. Thank you for your understanding.