Decluttering. This is an old Karatsu tea bowl, a yobitsugi (assembled from fragments), from the Kishidake Ko-Juko kiln, which was fired around the Momoyama period. It is composed of 9 ceramic fragments, including small pieces. A sticker with "Kishidake Ko-Juko" is affixed to the side of the tea bowl. The Kishidake Ko-Juko kiln is known as one of the earliest kilns among old Karatsu wares, and it is characterized by a significantly different appearance from the old Karatsu ware that is often seen. Unlike tea bowls fired from other kilns, this one features countless iron glaze spots on a whitish glaze, and the foot is a powerfully carved high foot, possessing a charm that could be mistaken for that of the Yamase kiln. In addition, the founding period of the Ko-Juko kiln was quite short, and the number of existing ceramic fragments is relatively small, so opportunities to see them are not very frequent. Furthermore, a tea bowl like this is an extremely rare item that is not often available. It is a highly valuable item, similar to the Madara Karatsu ware of the Yamase kiln. This was one of the proudest items in my collection. Thank you.