Thank you for viewing. This is a Kuro-Seto tea bowl dating from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period, a masterpiece embodying the deep history and aesthetic sense of tea ceremony utensils. Kuro-Seto is highly prized in the world of tea ceremony, even among Seto ware, and is known as an embodiment of the beauty of wabi-sabi. The appeal of this piece lies first in the austere black glaze characteristic of the period. Over time, the glaze has developed a natural appearance, and the subdued luster and slight kiln changes give the tea bowl a unique character. In addition, the easy-to-handle cylindrical shape combines practicality and aesthetic appeal when preparing tea, reflecting the spirit of wabi. Furthermore, the accompanying old paulownia wood box tells the story of how this tea bowl has been carefully passed down through the ages, further enhancing its historical value. In the world of tea ceremony, such Kuro-Seto pieces are the envy of tea enthusiasts and, along with the atmosphere of the times, add a touch of class to the tea ceremony. ※ Please take a close look at the images before purchasing, as this is a very old item. ★Dimensions★ Diameter 13.1cm Height 7.3cm I am "Tohjiki Yosoro," a dealer in antique art residing in Imari City, Saga Prefecture, a town famous for ceramics (No. 911100009525). I mainly exhibit Ko-Imari, works by contemporary artists, rare kilns that are active individually, and Arita and Imari ware. Unused items are purchased from ceramic trading companies, and antiques are purchased by participating in auctions of art dealers. I will do my best to ensure a pleasant transaction until the end. Thank you for your consideration. #KoImari #Sometsuke #Antique #AntiqueArt #Iroe #LivingNationalTreasure #ImportantIntangibleCulturalProperty #AritaWare #Nabeshima #ImariWare #Kyobako #Vessel #Restaurant #TeaUtensils #KaratsuWare #BizenWare #HagiWare #Vase #EdoPeriod #Bakumatsu #MeijiPeriod #Hakuji #Kakiemon #Imaemon #InoueManji #Kinrande #Marumon #Rare #RareItem #Collection #ShibataCollection #Museum