This is an ame-chawan (amber-glazed tea bowl) made by the highly acclaimed 9th generation of the Ohi family, known as master craftsmen throughout the Ohi lineage. The amber glaze changes to a brown hue depending on the viewing angle, creating a beautiful landscape, and the indentation of the body is impressive. It can be used for both koicha (thick tea) and usucha (thin tea). The Ohi mark is stamped on the side of the foot, and the accompanying box has "茶碗 (tea bowl)" on the lid and "九代大樋長左衛門 (9th generation Ohi Chozaemon)" stamped on the underside of the lid. The wrapping paper has the Ohi mark, and a bookmark is attached to the bottom of the box. *Photos 15 and 17* There are no scratches or repairs, and the condition is excellent. *Carefully inspected with a black light.* Comes with a wooden box. Diameter of the mouth: 10.6 cm, Diameter of the body: 12 cm, Height: 7.9 cm, Diameter of the foot: 5.5 cm Estimated value according to the Bijutsuka Meikan (Directory of Artists): 3 million yen 【References】 Meisaku Kagei Meikan of Tea Ceremony Utensils, Tankosha Bijutsuka Meikan, Bijutsu Club ▢ 9th Generation Ohi Chozaemon Born in 1901, died in 1986 Art name: Todosai. Born in Kanazawa. He succeeded Chozaemon at the age of 26. He deepened his relationship with the tea connoisseur Jian Matsunaga and produced numerous custom-made items. He was said to be a master craftsman comparable to the 5th generation Kanbei, the restorer of the family. He was a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. In 1970, he received the Tantansai Tea Ceremony Culture Award and received the art name Todosai from the 15th generation of Urasenke, Hounsai Soshitsu. Died in 1986 at the age of 84. #Why not have your own tea utensils? #TeaUtensils #TeaBowl #AmberGlaze #Ceramics #TeaCeremonyUtensils #Ohi #Chozaemon #Todosai #SennoRikyu #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Mushakojisenke #TeaCeremony #Koicha #Usucha #AntiqueArt #TeaRoom #TeaParty #TeaCeremony #Chanoyu #Beauty #Art