(Size) Maximum diameter of the tea bowl: approx. 13cm x height: approx. 9.3cm Outer box width: approx. 14.5cm x depth: approx. 14.5cm x height: approx. 12.8cm (Description) This is a "Red Shino Tea Bowl" by Ken Kato, a ceramic artist from Gifu Prefecture. It is self-made, in perfect condition, comes with its original box and cloth, and includes a booklet. The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. There is a carved signature "Ken" on the side of the foot. It is large and has a very comfortable feel, making it a practical tea bowl. It can be enjoyed at tea ceremonies regardless of the season. Please check the images. This is a release from a collector. Please check the images. ★This item was purchased in Kyushu. It is being exhibited as purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Ken Kato was born in 1947 in a kiln in Toki City. In 1967, he completed the advanced course in ceramics at Tajimi Technical High School. In 1971, he studied under Kunio Uchida in Kyoto. In 1973, he established his own kiln in Hida, Toki City. He began creating pottery after researching Shino and Oribe styles. #Shotaro Hayashi #Toyohisa Kato #Kozo Kato #Hidetake Ando #Toyozo Arakawa #Wataru Yamada #Yoshihiko Yoshida #Tokuro Kato #Kura Suzuki #Ryotaro Kato #Risada Wakao #Shino Ware #Gifu Prefecture #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Tea Bowl #Tea Ceremony Utensils