For those born in the Year of the Horse next year, this is also perfect for gifts to family and friends who are in the Year of the Horse. Karaku Kiln E-Gohon Tea Bowl (Zodiac Tea Bowl "Horse") With the "Karaku Kiln" pottery seal (Kiln Explanation) Rakuzan Kiln is located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, which stretch along the border of Mie and Shiga prefectures. The first generation, Rakuzan Shimizu, was the first to incorporate the style of Korean tea bowls into Banko ware and received high praise. His technique was inherited by the third generation, Hiroshi, who studied and built kilns in Korea, the production site of Korean tea bowls, and revived Korean tea bowls as contemporary works. Currently, the fourth generation, Hisashi, and his younger brother, Jin, are diligently working on pottery. ・Those made in Korea are marked as "Karaku Kiln Made" ・Those made in Japan are marked as "Rakuzan Kiln Made." The works with the kiln seal were made by the Shimizu family and their disciples, and individuals cannot be identified. In addition, works with the personal pottery seal of Mr. Hisashi are sold at department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Isetan for 100,000 to 300,000 yen or more at solo exhibitions. Please be aware that items with kiln seals are being sold on Yahoo Auctions and Mercari as if they were made by Hiroshi or Hisashi. ★Although it is an unused item, it has been stored for over 10 years, so the tea bowl is beautiful, but I have marked it as "slightly scratched or dirty." ★Immediate purchase OK. Free anonymous Mercari shipping. ★Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous, as it is a used and old item. ★Please purchase with the understanding that it is an amateur inspection. I apologize if I have overlooked anything else. ★Rulers and measuring tapes are not included. ★For packaging, we may use recycled materials such as newspapers, paper bags, cardboard, and waste materials that are suitable for the product. Thank you for your understanding.