This is a teabowl (Daichi) by the husband-and-wife team of Naoyoshi Kanazawa & Ayo Osachi, who create pottery in Amakusa, featuring the earthy texture, form, and beautiful glaze of their works. Recommended for small tea bowls, au lait cups, etc. Also recommended for those who like Lucie Rie. Approximate size: Diameter: approx. 10 cm Height: approx. 7.8 cm Ayo is a unit and the name of their studio. Husband Naoyoshi Kanazawa makes the vessels, and wife Ayo Osachi handles the "keshiki" (scenery/presentation). Atelier Ayo is located in Amakusa. 【Naoyoshi Kanazawa】 2008 Began his path in pottery. Started making pottery in Amakusa. Incorporates various expressions into his vessels and holds pottery exhibitions nationwide. 2022 Established a kiln at Ayo and began making vessels. 【Ayo Osachi】 2008 Began her path in video. Worked as a video director in Fukuoka, involved in planning and producing programs. "Zekkei Kaidan" (Scenic Staircase), "Reading Trip on a Rainy Day," "Susuru Kikaku" (Slurping Project), "Ajina Ji" (Tasteful Characters), etc. 2022 Handles the "keshiki" (video/photos and text/arrangement) of Ayo. Notes: There may be areas that look like scratches when the glaze is scraped off the foot, but these are present from the beginning. Please check the photos and understand. This is for the artwork only. This is not Oribe ware.