Sometsuke (Blue and White) Shonzui Design, Mitsuru Tezuka, Hitori (Fire Insert), with Tomobako (Original Box), Tea Ceremony Utensil Height: 8.8cm / Width: 9.5cm / Depth: 9.5cm Mitsuru Tezuka A ceramic artist from Kyoto Prefecture. Born as the fifth son of Gyokudo Tezuka, his older brother, Kei Tezuka, succeeded as the second Gyokudo Tezuka, and his other brothers, Hiroshi Tezuka and Daishi Tezuka, are also active as ceramic artists. Mitsuru Tezuka, who grew up in such a family of ceramic artists, of course, studied under his father and became active as a Kyoyaki (Kyoto-style pottery) artist. His works include many Ninsei-style and Annam-style pieces, mainly tea ceremony utensils such as teacups and mizusashi (water jars), and he exhibits his works mainly at solo exhibitions. His elegant and refined works are produced in large numbers, and are loved and supported by many tea masters. !! Bulk purchase welcome !! For those who purchase in bulk only, We can offer a discount to a certain extent, so please feel free to consult or make an offer. ------ Please check the condition carefully in the photos. Please forgive any pinholes, kiln scratches, or black spots. We are waiting for purchases from those who love old items and antiques, and those who understand old items. * Please refrain from price negotiations as this product includes shipping. We will offer a discount for bulk purchases. * Please read the profile before purchasing. * Please understand that this is an antique item with scratches and stains due to aging, and we ask for your purchase. Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous. ------ #Koimari #Imari #Kokutani #Arita ware #Kutani ware #Minpei ware #Hasami #Seto ware #Karatsu #Qing Dynasty #Karamo (Chinese items) #Chinese art #Ri Dynasty #Jingdezhen #Antique #Antique #Colored painting #Sometsuke (Blue and White) #Ceramics #Miscellaneous goods #Small plates #Mamezara (small plates) #Rinka-zara (petal-shaped plates) #Antique art #Tableware Material: Pottery/Ceramics Brand: Imari ware/Arita ware Type: Pottery Type: Tea bowl Type: Matcha bowl Pottery: Imari ware/Arita ware