For those born in the Year of the Dog, this is also perfect as a gift for family and friends who are in the Year of the Dog. This is a Rakuzan Kiln Kohiki Tea Bowl (Zodiac Tea Bowl "Dog"). It has the "Rakuzan Kiln" pottery mark. (Kiln Explanation) Rakuzan Kiln is located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, which straddle the border between Mie and Shiga prefectures. The first generation, Kiyomizu Rakuzan, was the first to incorporate the style of Korean tea bowls into Banko ware, earning high praise. His technique was inherited by the third generation, Hiroshi, who researched and built kilns in Korea, the production site of Korean tea bowls, and revived Korean tea bowls as contemporary works. Currently, the fourth generation, Hisashi, and his younger brother, Jin, are diligently working on pottery. - Works made in Korea are marked "Garak Kiln Made" - Works made in Japan are marked "Rakuzan Kiln Made". The works with the kiln mark are made by the Kiyomizu family and their disciples, and individuals cannot be identified. In addition, works with the personal pottery mark of Hisashi are sold at department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Isetan for 100,000 to 300,000 yen or more at solo exhibitions. Please be aware that items with the kiln mark are being sold on Yahoo Auctions and Mercari as if they were made by Hiroshi or Hisashi. ★ Although it is an unused item, it has been stored for over 10 years, so the tea bowl is clean, but I have marked it as "has some scratches and dirt". ★ Immediate purchase OK. Free anonymous Mercari shipping. ★ Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous, as it is a used and old item. ★ Please understand that this is a layman's inspection before purchasing. I apologize if I have overlooked anything else. ★ We may use recycled materials such as newspapers, paper bags, cardboard, and waste materials that are suitable for the product for packaging, so please understand.