(Size) Chawan maximum diameter: approx. 14.2cm x height: approx. 5.8cm Shared box width: approx. 16.3cm x depth: approx. 16.5cm x height: approx. 10cm (Product Description) A "Chawan" (tea bowl) by Kim Tae-han, a potter from Sumida Kiln, is in excellent condition with no damage and comes with its original shared box and booklet. The box lid is inscribed by Tōtō Kamiya of Yōtoku-in, Daitoku-ji Temple (Rinzai sect), authenticating it as a "Goryeo Gimhae Cat Scratch Tea Bowl, named Shigen." The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. There is a carved signature on the side of the foot. It can be used and enjoyed at a tea ceremony as is. The previous owner purchased this piece at a solo exhibition by Kim Tae-han. This is a release from a collector's collection. Please check the images. ★ This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being exhibited as purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Tōtō Kamiya was born on February 16, 1938, in Tottori Prefecture. Ordained under Master Daikame Tachibana, chief priest of Tokusen-ji Temple within Daitoku-ji Temple, in 1956. Underwent Zen training at a specialized Zen training center of the Daitoku-ji school for 12 years from April 1960. Appointed chief priest of Yōtoku-in, Daitoku-ji Temple, in May 1971. Appointed Chief Abbot of the Daitoku-ji school in April 2004. #Kim Jeong-ok #Yu Hae-gang #Lee Soon-taek #Ahn Dong-oh #Shin Sang-ho #Bang Cheol-ju #Kim Jeong-muk #Lee Eun-gu #Shin Jeong-hee #Lee Bang-ja #Chun Han-bong #Kim Tae-han #Buncheon Kiln #Mungyeong Kiln #Yi Dynasty #Goryeo #Joseon #Korea #House of Yi #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Chawan #Tea Ceremony Utensils