Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Mingei (Japanese folk craft) Mingei (Japanese folk art) Seika (blue and white porcelain) Sori Yanagi (designer) For those who like the above Shourakusasaki (Kyoshitsu) Shourakugama/Kirai-gama, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. Third-generation Shourakusasaki, real name Teruo. He is from a family of Raku ware potters that has continued since his grandfather's generation, and he apprenticed under his father, the second generation. He became independent in 1972 (Showa 47) and devoted himself to the study of Raku tea bowls. In 1996 (Heisei 8), upon reaching the age of 60, he received the kiln name "Kirai-gama" and the pottery name "Kyoshitsu" from the head priest of the Daitoku-ji school, Roshi Fukutomi Setsutei. His style is based on classical works and imitations, taking Chojiro and Koetsu as models. He also focuses on the study of glazes such as kase glaze and sabi glaze. Currently, his son, Yamato, succeeded him as the second-generation Kyoshitsu in 2011 (Heisei 23), and is creating works that incorporate new techniques while preserving the traditions since the opening of the kiln in 1905 (Meiji 38). Diameter: Approximately 10.5cm Height: Approximately 8.8cm Measurements are approximate due to being taken by an amateur. The vessel is almost unused, but the cloth and string have stains, dirt, and wrinkles, and the string in particular shows a lot of damage such as stains. Please purchase only if you understand that this is an old item stored at home by an amateur. If you have any concerns, please comment before purchasing. As this is a used item that has been stored at home for a long time, there may be minor stains, scratches, and scuffs. We cannot accept returns, cancellations, or claims if the color or texture is different from what you expected, or if there is an odor. If you are concerned or are a perfectionist, please do not purchase. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a pleasant transaction for both parties. When shipping, we will use items we have at home and pack compactly.