This tea bowl was purchased in 1988 from a tea utensil shop in Sendai for ¥530,000. It was certified by the 15th Urasenke Grand Master, Soshu Hounosai. Used only once, it was acquired over 20 years ago and has been kept at home ever since. ✨️To those considering a purchase✨️ Please leave a comment, and I will consider price negotiations. I can also hold the item for you. Type... Tea Utensil... Matcha Tea Bowl 　　　 Four Seasons Floral Design, Kuro-Ninsei Artist... Kousai Maguzu Dimensions... Diameter: Approximately 12.7cm 　　　 Height: Approximately 7.9cm Matching Box... Paulownia Box 　　Certified by the 15th Urasenke Grand Master 　　　　　Soshu Hounosai ★Grand Master Hounosai passed away on August 14, 2025. (Age 102) 🙏 Outer Box... Wooden There are no visible scratches to the untrained eye. It is in very good condition. Both the matching box and the outer box show some discoloration due to aging. Please check the photos. If you are concerned about this, or if you are particular about unused items, please refrain from purchasing.