Thank you for viewing. This is a handmade mizusashi (water container) by Hitomi Minagawa, a Shigaraki-yaki potter. It is a tea ceremony utensil, but its simple and powerful form makes it a striking piece that complements modern Japanese spaces. ■Size: Approximately 16cm wide, inner ring approximately 11cm, height 15cm ■Condition: Near new, stored item. Comes with a matching box and paper, with the artist's name written on them. The natural glaze and the texture of the firing, characteristic of Shigaraki-yaki, are appealing, and the texture will increase with use. Recommended for tea ceremony practitioners, as well as for use as a flower vase or interior pottery. Although it comes with matching paper, there is a handwritten note "mizusashi" (water container) on the back by my grandmother. There is no problem with its use, and it can be used as proof of the artist. Please understand that this item has been stored at home before purchasing.