I've forgotten the artist's name, but it's a very large and impressive piece of pottery. Please check photos 7-9 for the size. I've never used this item since I purchased it. It's unused, but please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about its condition. I'm also selling other pottery, mainly Mashiko-yaki and Kasama-yaki. Please take a look if you're interested. Type: Pottery Pottery: Kasama-yaki