Shiro Tsujimura Hikidashi Kuro Chawan (Black Pulled Tea Bowl) - No Tomobako (Original Box) Size: Height 10.5cm, Diameter approx. 11cm Purchased from a used art shop on Oimatsu-dori, Osaka - Color: Black - Shape: Rounded - Material: Ceramic 1947: Born in Nara 1965: Aspires to be a painter, enters Zen training 1970: Settles in Mima, Nara, and builds a kiln 1977: First solo exhibition in Mima Begins solo exhibitions in Japan (painting and pottery) 1990: First solo exhibition at Tachikichi Main Store, Kyoto (held 8 times thereafter) 1993: Begins solo exhibitions overseas in Germany, America, France, England, etc. (painting and pottery) 1999: "Shiro Tsujimura: Vessels and Tea Bowls Exhibition" at the Urasenke Tea Ceremony Museum 2007-: Invited to exhibit at the Altenpo Pavilion, Venice Biennale Thank you for viewing.