(Size) Maximum diameter of teabowl: approx. 12.7cm x height: approx. 8.5cm Original box width: approx. 15.2cm x depth: approx. 15.2cm x height: approx. 12cm (Description) Hagi-yaki ceramic artist, a designated intangible cultural property of Yamaguchi Prefecture, 14th generation Shinbei Sakakura's "Hagi Teabowl," self-made, undamaged, with original box, cloth, and a descriptive slip. The condition of the work is good, and it can be enjoyed as is. There is a stamp on the side of the foot. The descriptive slip is included, but it was torn, so it has been taped from the back. The white glaze applied to the characteristic persimmon color of Hagi ware gives a soft impression. It feels good in the hand and is easy to use, resulting in an elegant piece. It can be enjoyed in the tea ceremony regardless of the season, please check the images. This is an item released by a collector, please check the images. ★This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being sold as is, thank you for your understanding. (Brief Biography) 14th generation Shinbei Sakakura (1917-1975) Born in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Teacher: 12th generation Shinbei Sakakura Member of the Japan Kogei Association Designated Intangible Cultural Property of the Prefecture Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class, Gold and Silver Rays Yamaguchi Prefectural Governor's Award for Culture Chunichi Culture Award Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts and Culture Promotion Encouragement Award, etc. Born as the son of the 12th generation Shinbei. After graduating from Hagi Commercial School, He was employed in Kobe for a time, but returned home to take over the family business after his elder brother died in the war. In 1946, he succeeded to the family headship and in 1960, he succeeded to the name of 14th generation Shinbei. Since then, he has exhibited in the Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, the West Japan Kogei Exhibition, etc., and has held solo exhibitions at Takashimaya in Osaka and Kyoto. #Koraizaemon Saka #Kyusetsu Miwa #Kyowa Miwa #Shinbei Sakakura #Deika Sakata #Tohei Tahara #Yoshizo Hatano #Yasuo Yamato #Daibi Yoshiga #Masao Yoshiga #Hiroshi Okada #Gien Yoshida #Tea Utensils #Hagi-yaki #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Teabowl