I've had this new and unused for a while. I'm selling it to declutter, as I'm not good at the temae (tea ceremony procedure) for cylindrical tea bowls. Comes with a paulownia wood box and a protective cloth. There are no cracks, chips, or stains. The dark spots on the bottom that look like stains are the glaze. The horizontal stripes have a unique glaze. And the bottom has the remnants of hidasuki firing, which makes me think it's from an artist in Himeji. How about it this winter? I think it would be perfect for a snowy landscape. Size: Approximately 9cm high, approximately 10.5cm in diameter (AI Explanation) Banshu Seiseigama, founded by Munekuni Shimomura, is characterized by a glaze called "Ajisai-yu (hydrangea glaze)," which features a pale blue base with vibrant crystals floating on it. This glaze is created with the intention of capturing natural chance, and no two patterns are alike. Its elegant color enhances the material and has a mysterious power to soothe the user's heart. Thank you for looking.