Thank you for viewing. Please also take a look at my profile. The item is a Shino tea bowl. It is Mino ware, made at the Odai kiln. Unused, long-term storage item. Size: Approximately 12cm in diameter X approximately 9cm in height Comes with a wooden box, cloth, and instruction manual About Mino ware Odai kiln Mino ware, centered in Tajimi City, is blessed with a large amount of high-quality clay. It has been known as a land of pottery since the Heian period, and there are many old kiln sites of unglazed, tightly-fired pottery called Gyoki-yaki from that era nearby. After the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, it was the birthplace of excellent tea utensils such as Shino, Kiseto, and Oribe, which were most loved by people during the Momoyama period. The Odai kiln has succeeded in incorporating European styles into the traditional techniques of Mino ware. It has a unique texture, and especially the cobalt salt glaze has a beautiful color, and the dyed painting is heartwarming, unlike the conventional ones. The following is an explanation by AI. - Color: Cream - Material: Pottery - Shape: Round - Accessories: Wooden box - Inner condition: Glossy - Outer condition: Smooth - Features: Handmade texture Thank you for viewing.