Due to the busy season at work, shipping will be irregular from now on. Please be sure to read my profile m(_ _)m. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ This is a Kabuto-bachi (helmet bowl) by Renji Nakagaki of Shuho Kiln. He is a very popular artist, mainly known for his Oribe ware. Oribe Kabuto-bachi, inspired by Rosanjin. The name comes from the fact that it resembles a kabuto (helmet) when placed upside down. When you look into the deep bowl, you'll see a grasshopper perched on autumn grasses. A small hint of autumn is contained within. The green Oribe glaze on the outside evokes the atmosphere of a thicket where insects quietly hide. The remaining wheel marks are also part of the charm. It's a very tasteful piece, as if you can hear the chirping of insects. ※ Rosanjin, who was a disciple of old ceramics, was particularly fascinated by Momoyama pottery and created many works such as Senbu and Shino. He also made Kabuto-bachi in total Oribe (see photo ⑨). In addition, Rosanjin, who loved nature, often sketched plants and insects in his garden, and created many works based on them. The design of autumn grasses and grasshoppers, which is the origin of this bowl, is drawn on square plates and jars (see photo ⑩). Size: Approximately 24.5 cm in diameter, approximately 11.7 cm in height. A deep bowl made by hand on a potter's wheel. For serving simmered dishes, Japanese side dishes, etc. For serving fruits and sweets. It's an Oribe piece that allows you to imagine various scenes and enjoy the setting (*'▽'*). I bought it at a pottery shop in Tokyo before. I loved the shape and design of the vessel and bought it immediately. I think the Kabuto shape is quite rare for Renji-san's work (I saw it for the first time at the store.) My collection bug is still itching... but I have too many items, so I'm selling it while it's still beautiful. It's an unused, beautiful item. Please understand that it has been stored at home, and consider purchasing. Each piece is handmade on a potter's wheel. Please understand that glaze unevenness, forming marks, and cracks are characteristics and charms of pottery. I discarded the bulky box when I moved, so I will pack it securely with bubble wrap, etc. Arita ware Akazu ware Seto ware Kiyomizu ware Kyo ware Kutani ware Kitaoji Rosanjin Rosanjin's preference Serving bowl Sweet bowl Simmered dish bowl Service bowl Salad bowl Fruit bowl ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊