This is a Bizen-yaki tea bowl made by Izumi Motoyama. Comes with a wooden box (Nihou-zan) and a cloth. Has the pottery mark "心" (heart) (Image 17). The Hidasuki (flame marks) in the center of the bowl have some gold coloring (Image 8). 【Condition of the Item】 〈Tea Bowl〉 ・"No noticeable scratches or stains." ・The marks in the center of the bowl (Image 8) are from stacking and firing teacups or sake cups during the kiln process, and then pulling them apart when removing them from the kiln. They are not scratches. ・There is Ishihaze (stone cracks) on the rim (Image 20). 【Size】 Diameter: 15.2cm Height: 6.7cm Foot Diameter: 5.7cm Weight: 336g Please forgive any slight errors due to amateur measurements. 【Delivery Date and Time Not Specified】 Due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery, delivery date and time cannot be specified. 【No Price Reduction】 The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. 【Izumi Motoyama (Motoyama Izumi)】 Born in Imbe, Bizen City in 1938. Real name: Izumi Motoyama. After graduating from the Ceramics Department of Bizen High School (now Bizen Ryokuyo High School), he worked for the Katakami Railway. Fascinated by traditional beauty, he studied at the Bizen Ceramic Art Center. He further honed his skills under the guidance of Rakuzan Fujiwara. He built a kiln in 1971 and built a workshop and kiln at the foot of Furo-yama in 1977. In 1982, he became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. He held solo exhibitions in various locations such as Okinawa, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Hokkaido. He held joint exhibitions with his eldest son Eisaku and second son Naoyoshi at department stores in Okayama. 〈Style〉 Mainly handles large items such as vases, plates, and bowls, covering a wide range. Believes in making each piece with all his heart, aiming to create a style with dreams. 〈Main Awards〉 Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition: Selected Japan Traditional Kogei Branch Exhibition: Governor of Okayama Award, Selected Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition: Selected etc. #tea_bowl #MATCHA #Bizen_ware #BizenYaki #Bizen_pottery Ceramics Tea Ceremony Pottery Collection Marked Artist's Work Unglazed Firing Six Ancient Kilns Bizen-yaki Handmade Hidasuki Type... Stoneware Type... Tea Bowl Type... Matcha Bowl Pottery... Bizen-yaki