Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki This is a matcha tea bowl with the mark of Tōsuke Ogura. With a motif of manju chrysanthemum, this bowl is characterized by its calm elegance, using red, white, and black colored絵付け (e-zuke, painted designs) and gold leaf. The slightly subdued base color is complemented by the flowing lines and gold leaf, giving it a sense of Tōsuke's characteristic dignity and warmth. The inside is also decorated, allowing you to enjoy the changing scenery during the tea ceremony. Condition: - No noticeable scratches, chips, or cracks. - No peeling of the gold leaf, and in generally good condition. - No accompanying box. Immediate purchase is welcome. Thank you for your understanding of this item, which has been stored by an individual. 〈Tōsuke Ogura: Ceramic History〉 1944: Born as the eldest son of ceramic artist Katsuzo in Gojozaka, Kyoto. 1962: Graduated from the Fine Arts Ceramics Department of Kyoto Municipal Hiyoshigaoka High School. 1963: Graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical High School. 1965: Graduated from the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Experiment Station (majoring in glaze). After graduation, began creating ceramics under his father, Katsuzo, in Gojozaka. 1969: Participated in the establishment of the Kyodo Kumiai Tanzan Kogei Mura (Tanzan Craft Village Cooperative). 1974: First solo exhibition. Held many solo and group exhibitions at Maroni thereafter. 1992: Received the title of Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki Traditional Craftsman. 2011: His eldest daughter, Reiko, inherited her father, Tōsuke's, will and continues to this day.