Kumamoto, Shodai Ware, [Traditional Craftsman] Yasuteru Inoue Shodai Namako Glaze Tea Bowl Diameter of rim: Approximately 12.8cm, Height: Approximately 7.4cm No accompanying box or other accessories. There are no noticeable damages, but Please understand that this item has been stored at home and has been inspected by an amateur, so please purchase it if you understand the condition and any minor oversights. Yasuteru Inoue Born in Minamikan, Tamana-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture in 1941 Entered the Ceramics Department of the Kumamoto Prefectural Industrial Experiment Station in 1957 Studied under Yoshimitsu Morino of Kyoto in 1959 Received the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition in 1972 Received the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Award in 1978 Received the Maeda Prize of the Kokuga-kai and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Award at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 1979 Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 1982 Received the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun Award at the Kumamoto General Art Exhibition Received the Prime Minister's Award at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 1989 Assumed the third director of the Kumamoto International Folk Crafts Museum in 1999 Produced a large plate commissioned by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in 2000 Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Single Ray in 2012 Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Regional Cultural Merit [The Charm of Kumamoto Shodai Ware] Shodai ware, a traditional pottery of Kumamoto, is characterized by its unique colors and textures. The works of Mr. Yasuteru Inoue have a handmade warmth and are highly valued as tea utensils. ---Search Tableware, pottery, porcelain, ceramics, earthenware, ceramic artist, Japanese tableware, Japanese goods, traditional crafts, crafts, pottery, ceramics Tea, tea utensils, tea ceremony, tea ware, lessons, tea ceremony, tea room, retro, Showa retro, vintage, antique, folk art, artist's work, with signature