Tochigi Prefecture, Mashiko-yaki, a "Ground Glaze Inlaid Rope Bowl" by Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This is a rather unusual shape for a tea bowl by Tatsuzo Shimaoka, with a slightly narrower middle section. Tea bowls by Tatsuzo Shimaoka have increasingly been acquired by museums and archives in recent years, making them less common to see. Why not consider holding one in your hands? It's a wonderful piece. - Signed with Tatsuzo's "Ta" character on the side of the foot. - Approximately 10 cm in diameter, approximately 10 cm in height. - Comes with a wooden box and a descriptive slip. Thank you for viewing.