Sanshiro Imao, Fuki-yose (Wind-Blown Leaves), Futaoki (Lid Rest) Autumn Leaves, Autumn Leaves, Ginkgo, Ivy, Fuki-yose, Kyoyaki (Kyoto Ware) Tea Ceremony Utensil Used once in a tea ceremony. This futaoki features three different types of leaves. Diameter: Approximately 5.3 cm Height: Approximately 5.0 cm Weight: Approximately 60g Sanshiro Imao Eldest son of Myoken Imao. Born in Kyoto in 1980. Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Dohda Art and Craft High School, Ceramics Department in 1999. Graduated from Saga Art Junior College, Ceramics Department in 2001. Completed the Molding Department at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical School in 2002. Held a three-person exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto in 2009. Held a two-person exhibition at Daimaru Kyoto in 2010. Established an independent kiln in Higashiyama, Kyoto in 2013. Based in Higashiyama, Kyoto, this contemporary artist expresses the seasons and nature softly through the aesthetics of negative space and relief techniques, based on the traditions of Kyoyaki. Will be shipped with the original box.