A matcha tea bowl in the Ninsei style, featuring a gold and color-painted "Bamboo in Snow" design, created by the renowned Kyo-yaki artisan, Iwao Yamakawa. This is a refined bowl that elegantly depicts snow-covered bamboo with gold and colored paints, exuding a sense of high class. The snow portions have crackle patterns, skillfully representing the snow's design. With a soft white base characteristic of Ninsei ware, the design harmonizes both splendor and tranquility, making it a tea bowl that shines during the first tea ceremony of the year, the New Year, and winter tea gatherings. ■Size ・Diameter: Approximately 12.2cm ・Height: Approximately 7.7cm ■Condition ・Excellent condition, no signs of use ・No cracks, chips, or fissures ・Both the painting and gold decoration are in very good condition. ・The included paper box has writing on it. ■Artist ・Iwao Yamakawa The first generation, Ishimatsu, founded a Kutani ware kiln in Shimohachiri Village, Nomi District, Ishikawa Prefecture. The second generation, Iwao, went to Kyoto to create tea ceremony pottery. The third generation, Iwao, graduated from Kyoto Municipal Fushimi Technical High School (Ceramics Department) and apprenticed under Mr. Rokubei Shimizu, continuing his work to the present day. "Bamboo in Snow" symbolizes: ✔ Indomitability ✔ Purity ✔ Longevity It is a highly auspicious design with a high status in the tea ceremony. We appreciate your understanding of this item being a personal storage item. Immediate purchase is welcome. We will carefully pack and ship the item. Thank you very much. We also have other tea ceremony utensils for sale. We also offer combined shipping, so please take a look. Snow Bamboo, Ninsei