This is a work by Hiroshi Okada, a ceramic artist specializing in Hagi-yaki pottery. It was found in the warehouse of my parents' home. I don't know the details, so please check the images. My parents loved collecting these, and I think it's probably unused, but I'm not sure, so I'm listing it as "like new." It's a wonderful teacup with a unique charm within its roughness. The inscription includes a brief history up to 1982 and mentions that he was a lecturer at Hagi Women's Junior College, so I believe it's from the Showa era. [Hiroshi Okada - Brief History] From the internet. Born in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1946 as the eldest son of the seventh-generation Okada Senshu of the Okada kiln. After graduating from Keio University, he worked for a fisheries company, but was drawn to the charm of Hagi-yaki and entered the world of ceramics after retiring. The Ensai technique, which was created based on the inspiration he gained while traveling the Silk Road, breathes new life into his works. Having taken over the family business for about thirty years, he realized the importance of form and pursued the balance of form and color in Hagi-yaki. The red-purple kiln change that appears in the white glaze and the Ensai that evokes the appearance of a dragon god express a unique world view that cannot be found elsewhere. In 2006, he was certified as a holder of Yamaguchi Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property of Hagi-yaki. A ceramic artist representing modern Hagi-yaki. Hiroshi Okada, the 8th head of the Okada kiln. Holder of Yamaguchi Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property. A representative artist of the Hagi-yaki ceramic art world, continuing to fire the kiln that has been in operation since the Edo period in the Obata district of Hagi City. Executive Director of the Hagi Ceramic Artists Association Holder of Yamaguchi Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property of Hagi-yaki Type: Tea Ceremony Utensils This item has been stored at home. Please purchase with your understanding. I may change the shipping method to Rakuraku or Yu-Yu Mercari.