Bizen ware tea bowl with hi-dasuki (flame markings) by Mitsuru Isezaki of Okayama Prefecture. Mitsuru is known as a master of hi-dasuki, even among the Isezaki family, who are renowned for their hi-dasuki. This tea bowl is unusual for hi-dasuki, as it features a carved-out design and chamfering. Chamfering is a technique of shaving the semi-dried vessel with a knife before firing, and while it's difficult to shave quickly, it can easily crack during firing if the technique is not mastered. This piece is a masterpiece that allows you to fully appreciate the skill involved. - Signed on the side of the foot. - The tea bowl is as beautiful as new. - Slightly oval. Long diameter approximately 10.5 cm, short diameter approximately 9.5 cm, height approximately 8.5 cm. It is a small size for a matcha tea bowl. - Comes with a wooden box and a descriptive slip. Thank you for viewing.