A tea bowl by Mitsuru Tezuka, a Kyoyaki artist, featuring a black Ninsei-style maple leaf design. This is a black Ninsei tea bowl with a maple leaf design, skillfully executed in the Ninsei style. It is a refined and elegant tea bowl with a seasonal feel, possessing a sense of luxury. This is a superior example of black Ninsei, even more refined than white, with elaborate painting on the inside, front and back, making it a masterpiece. It is in perfect condition with no damage. The accompanying box is in good condition. The artist's cloth is included. All included items are shown in the photos. Mitsuru Tezuka Kyoto Prefecture, Ceramic Artist Born in 1942 Born as the fifth son of Gyokudo Tezuka. Later, he studied ceramics under his father. In 1972, he opened the Kanjuji Kiln in Yamashina, Kyoto. In 2001, he received the name "Kacho-gama Sekiun" from Abbot Takada Myoho of Daitoku-ji Temple. Kiln name: Kacho-gama, Ceramic name: Sekiun 1972: Joined the Tojukai 1973: Exhibited at the Futaba-kai Exhibition at Takashimaya, Tokyo 1974: Held a solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Tokyo 1975: Since then, he has been active mainly with solo exhibitions 2001: Received the kiln name "Kacho-gama" and the ceramic name "Sekiun" from Abbot Takada Myoho of Daitoku-ji Temple 2003: Opened Kacho-gama in Saga, Kyoto 2006: Passed away Although not unused, the condition is very good and clean. The gold and crimson maple leaves color the tea bowl. This is a tea bowl that you should definitely use during the maple leaf season. #teaceremony #teaceremonyutensils #Sohanryu #MitsuruTezuka #SekiunTezuka #KiyomizuYaki #KachoGama #Kyoyaki #NinseiNonomura #NinseiStyle #Ninsei #TeaceremonySohanryu #MapleLeaves #BlackNinseiMapleLeafDesign #Sekiun