Koji Kitaoka Senmon Kuro Rice Bowls Set of 2 These are two rice bowls made by Mr. Kitaoka, who creates pottery in Fukuoka. This is a popular series made using black clay. They are very light and easy to use, but I am selling them because I have too many dishes. I purchased them a few years ago at the Tomoshibi no Tsudoi (Gathering of Lights). I believe they were around 5,000 yen for the two. I own a lot of dishes, so I haven't used these very often. They are in very clean condition with no scratches. The shape is beautiful, and they are surprisingly light and useful. The unique expression created by using an electric kiln is the charm of this artist. <Size> Diameter 129mm, Height 60mm Thank you. Price not negotiable. Instant purchase without comment is welcome. The following is quoted from the internet: 〈Koji Kitaoka (KOJI KITAOKA)〉 Koji Kitaoka, a ceramic artist born in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1978. After graduating from university, he went to the UK, and after returning to Japan, he worked for a general company, but he wanted to create something and have a job where he could explore things, so he entered the world of pottery that his father was doing. After graduating from the Arita Ceramics School, he trained in Toki, Gifu Prefecture. Then, in 2010, he became independent in his hometown of Fukuoka. Based on the idea of "creating simple and quiet things with my own hands and wanting as many people as possible to use them," he creates simple, easy-to-use tableware that fits well on the dining table. Tableware, Japanese tableware, Takuya Yamamoto, Sori Yanagi, Naotsugu Yoshida, Masanobu Ando, Kan Ito, Naoto Okada, Chie Kashiwagi, Toshinobu Ito, Ryuji Ishikawa, Yuichi Nakata, Koichi Uchida, Akihiro Nikaido, artist's works, kurasuko, Muji, Muji, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, Bolsabal, Yumiko Iihoshi, French antiques, etc., for those who like them.