(Size) Chawan maximum diameter: approx. 14.5cm x height: approx. 8.3cm Shared box width: approx. 17.2cm x depth: approx. 17.4cm x height: approx. 11.5cm (Product Description) This is a "Ko-Ueno Glaze Chawan" by Takatsuru Gen, a potter of Ueno ware from Fukuoka Prefecture. It is self-made, without damage, and comes with a shared box and shared cloth. The condition is good, and it can be used and enjoyed as is. There is an impressed seal of "Gen" next to the foot. This is a very comfortable and easy-to-use tea bowl. It can be enjoyed at tea ceremonies regardless of the season. Please check the images. This is a release from a collector. Please check the images. ★ This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being exhibited as purchased. Thank you for your understanding. (Biography) Takatsuru Gen (1938~) Born in Ueno, Akaike Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, as the eldest son of a Ueno ware kiln owner. His colorful works, with their vivid colors, are captivating. Takatsuru Gen was born into a traditional Ueno ware kiln family. While gaining high acclaim in that field, he suddenly moved to America and is an unusual artist who opened up new frontiers. Takatsuru's current work is not limited to pottery, but also includes creating outdoor spaces with giant objects, and extends beyond the genre of ceramics into a wide range of fields. #Kumagai Koyo #Kumagai Hoko #Takatsuru Gen #Takatsuru Junichi #Wata Taka Hisashi #Takada Kozan #Tahara Toubei #Sakata Deika #Saka Koryuzaemon #Enshu Shichiyo #Ko-Ueno Ware #Mingei #Ueno Ware #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Fukuoka Prefecture #Chawan #Tea Ceremony Utensils