Author: Touhou Kimura (Kimura Touhou): Toushouen Author's Biography: Born in 1927 in Okayama Prefecture, into the Kimura family of the Rokusei kiln, Toushouen. While attending the Faculty of Law at Chuo University, he succeeded his father and devoted himself to the family business. Vice President of the Bizen Pottery Association of Okayama Prefecture. Vice President of the Bizen Ceramic Art Museum of Okayama Prefecture. He belongs to the Nichigeikai (Japan Art Association), and received the Good Design Award at the Washington International Exhibition in 1959. Since then, he has been diligently training in pottery techniques. Real name: Tsutomu Kimura. ---------------------------------------- ■ Toushouen A prestigious kiln of the Rokusei family, established in 1913 by Shoji Kimura, the second son of Cho-Juro Kimura, the 12th head of the Kimura Sohonten. Located in the center of Imbe, it adheres to the motto of creating better works that suit the times while inheriting tradition. Creative works that make use of simplicity and warmth are supported by many people. Utilizing traditional pottery techniques, they mainly produce tea ceremony utensils, flower vases, sake vessels, and ornaments. Currently, Touhou and his younger brother Toshimasa are working together, seeking new sensibilities in pottery techniques and striving daily. Dimensions: Diameter: 8.5 cm, Height: 4.8 cm, Inner Diameter: 5.0 cm. Remarks: Paulownia wood box, Ivory lid and shifuku (protective cloth).