Hagi Chawan (tea bowl) by Masao Yoshika, with a shared box Type: Tea utensils Size: Mouth diameter approx. 13.7cm - 14.3cm (Kutsu-chawan? The rim is slightly oval.) *Unusually for Mr. Yoshika, the rim of this tea bowl is slightly distorted. Height: approx. 8.8cm, Foot diameter: approx. 5.7cm Masao Yoshika - Ceramic History 1943 (Showa 18) Born in Hagi as the eldest son of Daibi Yoshika (Person of Cultural Merit) 1967 (Showa 42) Completed graduate school at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation work purchased by the university 1971 (Showa 46) Held the 1st solo exhibition 1976 (Showa 51) Associate Professor, Yamaguchi University (Faculty of Education) 1988 (Showa 63) Director, Contemporary Craft Artists Association 1990 (Heisei 02) Professor, Yamaguchi University 1996 (Heisei 08) Nitten Councilor, Minister of Education Award at Nitten 2000 (Heisei 12) Japan Art Academy Award, Nitten Director 2006 (Heisei 18) Professor Emeritus, Yamaguchi University Present Director, The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition / Director, Contemporary Craft Artists Association Professor Emeritus, Yamaguchi University