Kyoto ceramic artist Shodo Tezuka's work. This is a large turtle-shaped incense container. Shodo is an artist highly regarded for his delicate Kōchi ware and sometsuke incense containers. He excels at replicating shaped incense containers and creates elegant works such as flower-eating birds and zodiac figures. This piece features the auspicious "large turtle" design. With a vibrant yellow glaze as the base, the shell is depicted in green and purple tricolor, making it a piece with a strong presence. Turtles are symbols of longevity and prosperity, and are popular not only for tea ceremonies but also as decorative items. 【Condition】 Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or chips. It is a beautiful item with a luster. Comes with a wooden box and a pamphlet. 【Size】 Total length: Approximately 10cm Width: Approximately 8cm Height: Approximately 6.5cm *Please allow for some margin of error. It will be carefully packed and shipped. I inherited this from a relative who was a tea ceremony instructor of the Urasenke school and have kept it in storage.